Medical Office Assistant
The Medical Office Assistant program will provide students with the knowledge needed to become integral members of the health care team. A Medical Office Assistant performs many administrative and some basic clinical procedures. Students will learn the skills to perform duties such as scheduling medical appointments, receiving and communicating messages for doctors and patients, typing medical records, reports and correspondence, and maintaining confidential medical files and records.
Career Responsibilities
Major responsibilities of the Medical Office Assistant include:
Cooperate with all members of the health team.
Promote safety, work in a safe manner, practice universal precautions and maintain a clean working environment.
Schedule and confirm medical appointments and receive and communicate messages for doctors and patients.
Type medical records, reports and correspondence from handwritten notes or machine dictation.
Interview patients to complete forms, documents and case histories.
Complete and submit insurance and other claim forms.
Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records.
Prepare financial statements and handle billing procedures.
Order supplies and maintain inventory.
Perform other general office work as required.
Plan and initiate procedural set ups including those required for patient preparation and maintenance for supplies and equipment.
Assist with simple diagnostic and medical procedures as required.
Career Opportunities
A Medical Office Assistant has several other job titles, including medical secretary, medical office administrator, medical receptionist and unit clerk. Rewarding Career Opportunities can be found in a variety of areas including:
Private and Public Hospitals
Public Health Offices
Long Term Care Facilities
Medical Offices
Specialists’ Offices
Nursing Services
Government Offices with medical related departments
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