How to become a medical office assistant in BC
Medical Office Assistant (MOA / Clinical Administrator) · British Columbia
Book patients and keep the records at a clinic. You need a college certificate of under a year.
THE ROUTE
The route at a glance
English 12 & Keyboarding Prerequisites
High school with English & keyboarding skills
3–5 Month MOA Certificate Program (VCC / Douglas / BCIT)
Complete 6–10 month accredited MOA program
Supervised Clinical Practicum (80–120 Hours)
Complete 80–160 hour clinical practicum
Medical Office Assistant / Clinical Administrator
Secure employment in hospital or clinic
English 12 & Keyboarding Prerequisites
High school with English & keyboarding skills
3–5 Month MOA Certificate Program (VCC / Douglas / BCIT)
Complete 6–10 month accredited MOA program
Supervised Clinical Practicum (80–120 Hours)
Complete 80–160 hour clinical practicum
Medical Office Assistant / Clinical Administrator
Secure employment in hospital or clinic
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Work takes place in physician offices, urgent care centres, hospital reception desks, and diagnostic imaging clinics.
Be mindful of interactions with ill patients in waiting areas requiring infection control and mask protocols and follow all required safety procedures.
Supervise administrative staff, manage clinic billing systems, and coordinate physician schedules.
Bridge into health records administration and clinical data analytics in public health authorities.
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