Medical Office Administrator
Medical office administrators perform various administrative tasks in relation to making appointments, registering patients, billing, and communication with insurance companies. They are the first and last contact when visiting a health professional.
Employment outlook
Good
Employment opportunities are good in Nova-ScotiaPrerequisits
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Interview
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Daily tasks
- Plan and confirm patients’ medical appointments with physicians
- Greet patients and record their information in their file
- Prepare the documents required for an appointment (insurance, medical document, etc.)
- Complete documents related to insurance and reimbursements for care
- Prepare invoices and other documents required for patients
- Ensure the follow-up and planning of future appointments
Required skills
- Be curious and have good logical sense
- Be respectful and keep professional secrecy
- Enjoy working with the public
- Good listening skills and communicate easily
- Have an excellent analytical and synthesis spirit
- Love teamwork and interdisciplinary
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Salary
$20,56 / hour *
Annual salary at 40h per week: $42 765
Min hourly rate: $14,00 / h ($29 120)
Max hourly rate: $23,74 / h ($49 379)
* Median rate according to Statistics Canada
Work locations
- Doctor's offices
- Hospital center
- Long-term care facilities
- Private clinic
- Private houses
Training institutions
Available scholarships in Nova Scotia
Type of diploma obtained
College diploma
Years of study: 1