Weigh the benefits and drawbacks to see if this role is right for you.
Master the clinical, clerical, and computer skills you need to get hired at any medical office. Get real work experience and be ready to start your career in one year or less.
What is Your Role as a Medical Administrator or Assistant?
Medical office administrators and assistants (MOAs) are the face of hospitals and clinics. They keep things running smoothly by receiving patients, managing information and appointments, and assisting healthcare providers.
Typical duties of this role include:
- Greeting patients at reception
- Responding to phone calls and emails
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Updating and organizing patient records
- Processing billing and health insurance
- Managing inventory
- Checking patient height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure
- Assisting with minor medical procedures
探花直播 Medical Office Administration Training
探花直播鈥檚 Medical Office Administration training fully prepares students for positions in hospitals and clinics. You鈥檒l get in-depth training in medical office software and procedures and gain actual work experience with an internship.
- Complete your training in one year or less
- Get real-world experience with an internship
- Certificate in first aid and CPR included
- Multiple start dates; enrol at any time
- Financial assistance may be available for students who qualify
- Career support to land your first MOA job after graduation
Career Outlook
Skilled medical office administrators are in strong demand in many provinces. Graduates of our MOA programs are qualified for roles at:
- Hospitals
- Dental offices
- Walk-in clinics
- Chiropractor offices
- Extended care centres
Typical job titles include:
- Medical Office Administrator
- Medical Office Receptionist
- Medical Office Assistant
- Chiropractic Receptionist
- Dental Office Coordinator
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Unit Clerk
Study Topics
Enjoy comprehensive training in software, medical office procedures, and clinical skills.
Courses cover topics such as:
- The Microsoft Office suite of applications
- Industry-standard healthcare software, including Abel Med and Abel Dent
- Managing a reception desk
- Booking appointments
- Processing billing and insurance
- Medical transcription techniques
- Preparing patient charts, records, histories, and reports
- Managing inventory and ordering supplies
- Medical terminology
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Diagnostic and treatment procedures
Instructors
Ayo Adetoro
Instructor, Business / Healthcare
Admission Requirements
What you need to get started.
- Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
- Pass an entrance test administered by 探花直播
- Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
- Note: admission to some programs may include additional requirements
Not all programs and learning formats available at all campus locations.
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A Medical Office Assistant program is registered at and delivered by 探花直播 Winnipeg.
