Medical Office Administrator
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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.
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Prerequisits
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
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