Program Length:
46 weeks
Credential:
- ON Diploma
Program Hours:
990
Online Learning:
Available
Start Dates
November 13, 2023
January 15, 2024
March 4, 2024
Job-Ready
October 11, 2024
November 29, 2024
January 31, 2025
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Stand out from other Medical Office Administrator graduates with outstanding Ward Clerk skills for hospital careers. The Medical Office Administrator with Ward Clerk Specialist diploma program at Willis College provides students with a broad, in-depth foundation of the professional medical environment.
This program allows students to develop proficiencies for a wide range of healthcare careers. Strong focus is given to Healthcare Terminology, Medical Office Procedures and Software, Health Office Billing & Transcription, Accounting Fundamentals, and Records Management, as well as Microsoft Office applications that are used in today’s medical offices. First Aid & CPR, Level C certification is also included.
Job Market
Medical Office Administration graduates can work in a variety of settings such as chiropractic offices, dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, medical clinics, and surgery clinics. The Medical Office Administration with Ward Clerk Specialty courses offered in this program make you job-ready the moment you graduate. Successful graduates of this program may pursue a variety of interesting positions, including:
- Hospital Admitting Clerk Supervisor
- Hospital Admitting Clerk
- Hospital Information Clerk
- General Office Support Worker
- Medical Administrative Assistants
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical/Ward Secretary
- Medical Transcriptionist
Salary Information
Average Wage ($/hr) – $22.00
High Wage ($/hr) – $29.23
National Occupation Classification (NOC) for this program: 1243
Source: noc.esdc.gc.ca & www.jobbank.gc.ca
This program is an excellent fit for:
- Someone who is caring, works well in a team atmosphere, and is passionate about helping others.
- A mature student who has previous job experience, and is looking to enhance and develop new or existing skills that are relevant in today’s job market.
- A recent graduate who wants to specialize in an emerging and in-demand health field.
Why choose the Medical Office Administrator w/ Ward Clerk Specialist program?
- You'll receive practical training in hospital administration, medical administration, medical office assistant, and medical billing.
- Fast-track to a new and exciting career in healthcare.
- Lifetime career services!
Save time & money
- Finish most programs and become job-ready in less than a year!
- Get the skills you need to get hired with programs that cut the extras and give you the skills you need to get hired.
- With career support for life with Willis College, our experts will help find you employment no matter how long ago you graduated
- You don't need three to four years of school to enter the workforce with the skills to start a great paying career!
Exceptional flexibility
- Learn online with instructor-led programs that will prepare you for the career of your dreams.
- On-Campus program availability is also an option for select programs in Winnipeg and Ottawa.
- Start school NOW with most program intakes happening every six weeks (no need to wait!)
- No waiting lists, even in our most-popular programs. We'll get you the job training you need to start your career ASAP.
Career-relevant education
- Our programs are programs aligned with real-world, in-demand occupations. We wil get you job-ready!
- Most Willis College programs include practicum experience so you can hit the job search running with a great education AND experience.
- Willis College has 150 years of skills training excellence.
- We have real relationships with employers who are waiting to hire qualified Willis College graduates!
What Our Graduates Are Saying
Online schooling was helpful in working around my schedule. It allowed me to gain the education I needed from the comfort of my own home. Despite online classes, you receive a quick response when help is needed.
Daphne Phillips
Addictions & Community Services Worker