Overview
Medical administrative assistants perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties in doctor's offices, hospitals, medical clinics and other medical settings.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Schedule and confirm medical appointments and receive and communicate messages for medical staff and patients
Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review
Interview patients in order to complete forms, documents and case histories
Complete insurance and other claim forms
Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
Prepare draft agendas for meetings and take, transcribe and distribute minutes
Prepare financial statements and billing
Establish and maintain various internal office administrative support procedures such as document tracking and filing and monthly reporting
Order supplies and maintain inventory
Determine and establish office procedures and routines
May supervise and train other staff in procedures and in use of current software.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$41,712
$47,969
$61,671
Job openings
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British Columbia
956expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a one- or two-year college program or other specialized courses for secretaries or medical secretaries is usually required.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certifications are optional to practice as Medical administrative assistants in B.C.
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification - Medical Administrative Assistants
- CPR Level C Certification - Medical Administrative Assistants
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certification - Medical Administrative Assistants
Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification - Medical Administrative Assistants
To work as a medical administrative assistant in BC, you may need the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification. Eligibility is achieved by completing the relevant course.
Visit websiteCPR Level C Certification - Medical Administrative Assistants
To work as a medical administrative assistant in BC, you may need the CPR Level C Certification. Eligibility is achieved by completing the relevant course.
Visit websiteWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certification - Medical Administrative Assistants
To work as a medical administrative assistant in BC, you may need the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certification. Eligibility is achieved by completing the relevant course.
Visit websiteWork Experience
Useful qualifications include First Aid Level 1 certification, CPR Level C Certification, and WHMIS Certification
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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