Are you interested in a career in medical office administration? Working in the medical field can be incredibly fulfilling, but it can also be hard to know where to start.
Having questions and concerns is normal, and the Academy of Learning Career College is happy to help you find the answers and take action.
So, what are the steps to becoming a medical office assistant?
1. Make the decision to become one.
Committing to a new career is scary and exciting. Ask yourself a few questions to make sure that medical office assistant jobs are the right move for you.
Are you compassionate and enjoy helping others? Do you enjoy organization and working with record-keeping systems? Are you comfortable with the human body and all its quirks?
Be sure to talk with anyone already working in the field. They’ll be able to answer your questions and give you real insight into what the job is like.
2. Enroll in the Medical Office Assistant course at Albion College.
Start yourself on the path to becoming an MAO by contacting us for more information. Together, we’ll schedule an interview and information session, where we can answer your questions and get things moving.
Once you’ve been accepted, you’ll have the chance to create a learning plan that works for you. Here at the AOLCC, you can choose your start date, fit your education into your schedule, and move at your own pace.
You can be ready to pursue medical office administration jobs in less than a year.
3. Complete your studies and work placement.
There’s plenty to learn in your journey to becoming a medical office assistant. You’ll learn the basic skills and knowledge necessary to help you succeed, including:
- Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
- Bookkeeping and medical transcription
- Clinical and medical office procedures
- CPR and standard first aid techniques
AOLCC offers two program choices, and it’s important to know which is best for you.
The Medical Office Assistant program provides you with the job-ready skills you need to be fully qualified to work in administrative and clinic support roles in the medical field. You’ll also be eligible to pursue the CMAP (Certified Medical Assisting Professional) designation alongside your diploma.
The Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty program adds more in-depth hospital administrative knowledge, allowing you to work in specific hospital departments.
Earning the CMAP designation is also part of earning your diploma, and you’ll participate in a 160 hour Clinical Preceptorship at an approved healthcare facility. As a result, the medical office assistant with health unit coordinator salary is often higher to start.
4. Become the Medical Office Assistant you want to be.
Now it’s time to take your new skills and choose where you’d like to pursue medical office administration jobs. The healthcare industry is a big one, so you’ll be able to choose from places like:
- Walk-in Clinics and Doctor’s Offices
- Mental Healthcare Practices
- Chiropractic and Specialized Centres
- Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine
- Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Clinics
- Group Homes and Long Term Care Facilities
- Medical Research Facilities
- Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Centres
- Wellness and Fitness Centres
- Hospital Admissions and E.R. Departments
With the Health Unit Coordinator Specialty you can also work in specific hospital departments including:
- Blood Banks
- Diabetes
- Geriatrics
- Nursing
- Pediatrics
- Rehab Clinics
- Speciality Clinics
- Surgery
When looking for your next job, don’t hesitate to reach out to your network. They can point you in the right direction, give valuable advice, or simply offer some kind words of support.
And remember to stay curious and keep learning as you move through your career. You never know where life and a good job can take you.
Start studying with AOLCC and be job-ready for medical office assistant jobs in less than a year.
The Academy of Learning Career College’s Medical Office Assistant and Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty programs are designed to give you the real-world knowledge and on-the-job experience you need to become a successful, in-demand professional.
Contact Albion College for more information today.
