Build a Gratifying Career
in the
Medical Office Field
GRADUATE AS A
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
IN 34 WEEKS!
Program Overview
34-Week Medical Office Assistant Program.
If you’re drawn to helping people, but you don’t want to spend years in medical school, consider becoming a Medical Office Assistant. With less than a year of training, you could start a brand-new career on the administrative, patient-facing side of a clinical setting. What’s more, there’s room for growth. You can advance in your career or continue your training while gaining experience in the medical field.
If you have good people skills, can remain calm and collected, and are organized, then begin your career training to become a Medical Office Assistant.
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Become Qualified in Medical Office Assisting
The Medical Office Assistant program at Oxford College prepares you to find employment in the growing healthcare sector. As a Medical Office Assistant, you will greet people arriving at a medical office, hospital, or other establishments. You’ll also direct visitors to the appropriate person or service, answer and forward telephone calls, take messages, schedule appointments, and perform other clerical duties.
During the Medical Office Assistant program, you’ll learn how to:
- Greet patients and schedule appointments using a manual or computerized system
- Direct them to the appropriate contacts or services
- Provide general information in person and by phone
- Receive and record payments for services
- Interview patients to obtain and process information to provide hospital and medical services
Why Choose Oxford College?
Career-Focused Education
All of the diploma programs are designed for long-term careers in high-growth industries, offering you superior fast-track education
Expert Instructors
Our faculty consists of experienced and well-trained staff, who will give you industry-relevant knowledge along with your career training
Modern Facilities
The state-of-the-art classrooms and labs are compliant with industry standards and allow for an emphasis on practical training
Easy Campus Access
All our six campuses are located along transit hubs making travel easy and conveniences accessible.
Flexible Start Dates
Flexible program start dates allow you to plan and begin your new career training at any time
Financial Aid
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify. We have dedicated staff who can assist you with the Financial Aid process
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Medical Office Assistant
34-Week Diploma | $37,336 median annual salary*
- Graduates hired by hospitals, medical and dental offices & clinics
- Training in Greeting Patients, Scheduling Appointments and Recording Payments for Services
- Advance into Medical Office Management, Medical Billing & Coding, Healthcare Administration and much more!
Salary source for medical office assistants in Ontario with lowest 10% earning $31,200 to the highest 10% of workers earning $52,499.
Message from the Instructor
I am excited to welcome you to the Medical Office Assistant program at Oxford College. This is a terrific opportunity for graduates who are looking towards a bright future.
I encourage you to learn more about our Program and discover what makes Oxford College a great learning environment. We offer a unique curriculum for this program, and you can brighten your chances of entering the medical field.
Flexible Program Options
Wish to start a new career but have conflicting priorities?
Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.
At Oxford College, we offer flexible class schedules including Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Weekend sessions. We also offer flexible learning options (Online, Hybrid and In-person) for many of our programs.
For more information about Oxford College’s flexible program options, inquire today!
Passionate Instructors! Quality Education!
Oxford College is proud of its highly skilled and experienced instructors. Each one of them is passionate about providing quality education and dedicated to helping you develop the skills you need to succeed in the workforce and attain a meaningful career.
Countless Career Opportunities
Graduates are employed by hospitals, medical and dental offices, and other offices throughout the public and private sectors.
Upon completion of the program, you could find employment as a:
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Administrator
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Clinical Assistant
- Medical Transcriptionist
While Medical Office Assisting is a gratifying career in and of itself, you also have room to progress if you choose to. Many Medical Office Assistants go on to become Medical Office Managers or take on other supervisory roles (which comes with a graduated pay scale) once they have gained some experience. Likewise, you may choose to use Medical Office Assisting as a stepping stone, pursuing further education while you get experience in the medical field.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary Student Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent
OR Mature Student Status and Wonderlic
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Personalized, Lifelong Career Counselling Services
At Oxford College, our support does not end after you graduate. Even after you earn your Diploma, our Career Service Advisors will continue working with you and help you build your career path together, for the long term.
Financial Aid
Many people need extra financial aid to attend school. At Oxford College, we believe that finances should not be a barrier for anyone seeking higher education. That’s why we have many funding programs in place, including OSAP, Second Career, and private student loans, to name a few. We will also collaborate with you to set up manageable monthly payment plans.
Sit down with a Financial Aid Advisor today. They will assess your situation.
And create a funding plan that works for you.
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