Medical Office Assistant/Unit Clerk

Medical Office Assistant/Unit Clerk

Medical office assistants and unit clerks are integral part of this industry. They provide essential support to health care professionals so they may focus on the treatment of their patients/clients.

Account

Length

37 Weeks
Credential

Credential

Diploma
Availability

Program Delivery

Online | Blended
Money

Median Starting Salary

$29, 760.00 - $53, 088.00

Program Overview:

The program covers basic office procedures and computer technology such as the health information processing, business procedures and microsoft office programs. It also teaches clinical office procedures, medical transcription, medical terminology and fundamentals of medical office practices. Importance and focus is given in the development of the students communication skills and interpersonal skills since these are vital to perform successfully within the health care environment.

The enormous rise in technology, the demand for the best quality of life and with a population that is continuously aging, the health care industry is in need of well-trained personnel. There is an increasing need of workforce and a need to elevate the skill level of the workforce. ABHI offers this program to meet the needs of the health care industry by providing employment-ready, fully-trained graduates.

ABHI offers schedules designed to suit the needs of the students. Students will be given the opportunity and option to take courses full-time, part-time days or evenings or weekends. Successful graduates of this program will be qualified to work in various healthcare settings and occupations which includes the following:

  • Hospital admitting/ER departments, such as switchboard, Cashier,Information, Patient registration, morgue
  • Ambulatory/outpatient departments
  • Research facilities
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Medical offices
  • Walk-in care centers
  • Medical finance and Administrative departments
  • Chiropractic and Acupuncture Centres
  • Laboratory and X-ray Clinics
  • Medical supply companies
  • Wellness and Fitness Centres
  • Group home and Community Living Societies

Course Outline

  • Computer Application and Office Technology
  • Introduction to Medical Office Assisting
  • Accounting Applications
  • Human Anatomy, Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
  • Medical Transcription
  • Medical Office Practices
  • Administrative Skills and Procedures
  • Medical Billing, Scheduling and Health Care Plans
  • Clinical Skills and Procedures
  • Job Search and Career Development
  • Practicum

Career Avenues

ABHI offers schedules designed to suit the needs of the students. Students will be given the opportunity and option to take courses full-time, part-time days or evenings or weekends. Successful graduates of this program will be qualified to work as receptionist or administrative staff in various healthcare settings which includes the following:

  • Hospital admitting/ER departments, such as Switchboard, Cashier, Information, Patient registration.
  • Ambulatory/outpatient departments
  • Research facilities
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Medical offices
  • Walk-in care centers
  • Medical finance and administrative departments
  • Chiropractic and Acupuncture Centres
  • Laboratory and X-ray Clinics
  • Medical supply companies
  • Wellness and Fitness Centres
  • Group home and Community Living Societies
  • Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Clinics



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    Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

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    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    T5P 2P9

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