College Programs | Selkirk

• Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.
• Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
• An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
• Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

• Attributes of a successful Medical Administrative Assistant include knowledge of doctors’ general office procedures, dicta typing and proficiency in medical terminology, good written and verbal communication skills, strong word processing skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize, good organizational skills, pleasant professional telephone manner, medical billing knowledge, dependable, flexible and able to maintain confidential information, excellent interpersonal skills and being a team player.

Medical Administrative Assistants work in

• doctors’ offices
• hospitals
• medical clinics
• pharmaceutical companies
• government health agencies
• variety of other medical office settings

They are integral members of the health care delivery team and perform many administrative and some basic clinical procedures. Typical Job Titles include

• Medical Office Assistant
• Medical Secretary
• Medical Billing Clerk/Secretary
• Medical Office Administrator
• Medical Receptionist, Clinical Assistant
• Ward Secretary and Booking Clerk

• Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.

• The knowledge on how to work with statistical and accounting data.
• An understanding of how to handle confidential budget information.
• The ability to process financial reports and memoranda.
• A solid knowledge of business practices and principles. It also develops the student’s ability to relate and apply this knowledge to their current work environment.
• The capability of maintaining files and records.

Graduates of this program are prepared for the Chartered Professional Accountants qualification.

• Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.
• Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
• An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
• Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

• The comprehensive background to provide medical administrative support to all areas and levels in a medical setting.
• The understanding to serve as the contact individual for the office, in person and on the telephone.
• The ability to screen patient related telephone calls; respond to inquiries and provide appropriate direction.
• The skills to transcribe medical consultation letters and reports.
• The background to administer financial and accounting duties such as processing transactions, paying bills, completing deposits and maintaining the ledger.
• The knowledge to set-up and maintain office/patient filing systems; verify, process and update data.
• The training to maintain the computer-based appointment calendar.
• Personal and professional development and customer service.

• Medical Office Assistant
• Medical Secretary
• Medical Stenographer
• Secretary Ward – Hospital