Medical Clinic & Unit Clerk Administration Diploma
The Robertson College Medical Clinic & Unit Clerk Administration program will prepare students to work in an administrative and clinical support capacity within a health care environment. Career opportunities exist in long-term care facilities, hospitals, medical clinics, and offices.
Program Overview
In this program, students will develop competencies in a wide variety of areas ranging from medical terminology to clinical office procedures. Students will learn how to perform critical administrative duties, complete basic clinical tasks, and maintain medical records. In addition, students will learn bookkeeping and accounting basics, and understand how to work directly with patients to check height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
Competencies
Students will develop competencies in the following areas through this program:
Medical office terminology and procedures
Computer skills and medical software applications
Technical and non-technical reports
Effective communication and customer service skills
Patient admissions and discharge practices
Processes for patient tests and results
Medical transcription skills
Creation and maintenance of patient charts
Hospital equipment and drug inventory
General bookkeeping and accounting practices
Careers
Graduates of the Medical Clinic & Unit Clerk Administration are qualified to work in long-term care facilities, hospitals, medical clinics, and offices.
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