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Medical Office Assistant
Medical Office Assistant is an important career in the growing healthcare industry. Medix School has designed this diploma program to enable graduates to demonstrate a high level of competence in medical office administrative and clinical skills. These components are necessary for employment in a health care related setting. The Medical Office Assistant program includes patient billing, health information management, patient data collection, keyboarding skills, medical transcription, creating and maintaining data bases, Microsoft Office® (Word™ , Excel™, PowerPoint™, Outlook™, Publisher™), appointment scheduling, written correspondence and telephone techniques.
Diploma Program
Medix School believes in excellence and expects students to be a part of the dynamic learning environment. During this program students will be examining the professional role of the MOA, aseptic techniques, medical office procedures, organizational skills, patient interaction, and communication styles. Also students explore the human body’s systems throughout the learning modules by focusing on structure, function and terminology. Students also receive training to excel in computer skills.
Course Content Includes:
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Transcription
- Microsoft Office (Word™ , Excel™, PowerPoint™, Outlook™, Publisher™)
- Medical Billing Procedures, OHIP billing
- P-HIPA
- Well Baby Care
- Keyboarding
- Accounting/Payroll
- Nutrition
- Reception Techniques
- Health Information Management
- Physiology
- Business Writing/Grammar
- Medical Office Management
- Basic Pharmacology
- Patient Preparation
- Professionalism
- CPR, First Aid & Vital Signs
Course Prerequisite
- Gr. 12 OSSD or Mature Student Status
- Successful completion of entrance evaluation
- Admissions Interview
- English proficiency
Externship (Off-site placement)
As a mandatory component of our programs, all Medix students are required to complete an off-site externship placement. Placements occur at various locations such as walk-in clinics, hospitals, medical offices and community health centres. This essential module allows students to apply the skills learned in class, learn specific applications and to further enhance their learning experience in the medical setting.
Medical Office Assistant program students gain employment in various positions such as Medical Office Assistant, Medical Receptionist, Medical Billing clerk, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Office Administrator and various positions within a hospital. Please check our careers section to know more about the career opportunities.
Tuition & Financial Aid
All tuition costs include books, lab fees and CPR. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Students are encouraged to visit our Business Affairs department for any questions related to tuition and/or financial aid.
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