Medical Office Assistant Program

Makami College Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an engaging Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program designed to equip students with essential administrative skills for a successful career in healthcare. This 10-month blended program combines online learning with in-person training, ensuring flexibility for busy lives. Students will gain hands-on experience in a mock office environment, mastering vital skills such as patient-centered care and medical office administration. Graduates will leave with not only a certificate but also certifications in First Aid and Privacy Awareness, making them well-prepared for various roles in clinics, hospitals, and dental offices. If you are passionate about helping others and possess strong communication skills, this program is an excellent opportunity to launch your career.

Benefits

Laptop Included

Flexible Learning Schedule

Real-life Practicum Experience

Certifications in First Aid and Privacy Awareness

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old and pass a successful interview.
• Mature students must be at least 18 and complete a Wonderlic Exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administrative tasks within healthcare settings.
• Manage patient scheduling and billing with accuracy.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Completion of grade 12 or equivalent

Post-secondary program in Canada

Tools

Medical Office Scheduling Software

Billing Software

Job description

Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program

Gain the valuable administrative skills to work as a medical office assistant with this 10-month blended online and in-person MOA certificate program. New medical office assistant courses start every two months in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta!

This blended online and in-person Medical Office Assistant program is designed to be completed in under a year as a full-time student.

Average Wage

Avg. hourly wage of a medical office assistant in Alberta: $25-$30.

Laptop Included

Get a new laptop included when you enroll, fully loaded with all course materials.

Why Our Medical Office Assistant Program?

Are you an excellent communicator with a passion for organization and helping others? Then a career as a medical office assistant may be the path for you!

Working in an administrative role within the health care system, medical office assistants are a crucial part of the healthcare system. They work in a variety of healthcare settings such as clinics, hospitals, and dental offices, combining communication skills, organizational skills, and technical skills.

MaKami College’s 10-month (900 hour) Medical Office Assistant certificate program at our Edmonton and Calgary locations is offered in a blended online and in-person format. The medical office assistant courses include online theory courses and in-class components, making it easy to balance school with your family and life.

About the Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program

MaKami’s unique Medical Office Assistant program is based on a case study format. On your first day of school, you are “hired” as a medical office assistant in a mock company. You will have imaginary clients, co-workers, tasks, and assignments, giving you the edge to hit the ground running when you graduate!

Using the latest technology, all students will be provided with a laptop for their studies, fully loaded with their program curriculum. MOA certificate students spend the first four months mastering basic office administrative functions and then transition into developing healthcare-specific skills.

Students taking medical office administration courses learn:

• The healthcare system and what medical office assistants need to know in Alberta
• The importance of the MOA role in patient-centred care
• Medical office scheduling and billing software
• Infection prevention and control strategies
• Basics in professional communications and medical office administration
• Healthcare fundamentals and medical terminology
• Customer service skills and strategies for anticipating patient needs

In the last month of the program, students will gain real-life experience with 160 hours of practicum training that can be included in your resume.

Receive Additional Certifications

In addition to a variety of transferrable skills, you’ll also earn certifications in First Aid and Privacy Awareness in Healthcare Training.

Eligibility and Admissions

Standard Admission

Medical Office Assistant students must meet the following criteria:

• Must be minimum 17 years of age.
• Successful interview with school administration.

Mature Admission

Programs using Mature Admissions must meet the following criteria:

• Must be minimum 18 years of age.
• Successful interview with school administration.
• Successful completion of a Wonderlic Exam equal to grade 12 or above OR Successful completion of a post-secondary program in Canada.

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