Medical Office Assistant

Medical Office Assistants (MOA) are an integral part of the Canadian healthcare system. They support doctors, nurses, and all other healthcare professionals with essential administrative support.? With healthcare funding being one of the highest investments in the Canadian economy, pursuing a career in this sector is a great choice for your future.
If you are an organized individual, enjoy helping others and are looking to get established in a steady, in-demand profession in a short amount of time, then the Medical Office Assistant diploma program at triOS College could be an excellent opportunity for you.
What sets the Medical Office Assistant diploma program at triOS College apart from any other college?
triOS students gain comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, which includes medical terminology, pharmacology, medical office and clinical administrative procedure, anatomy and physiology.
triOS students participate in a unique human anatomy workshop experience at a globally-recognized academic facility hosted by one of Canada?s top ranked universities.? This workshop is cadaver based giving triOS students the unique experience of applying what they have learned in 3D ? it covers systems within the human body including: Digestive / Respiratory / Cardiovascular / Muscular / Skeletal / Neurological
Students enrolled in this program will receive:
1-month internship.
CPR/First Aid Training.
Training on PS Suite EMR (Canada?s Premier EMR provider) and MD Max.
Software subscriptions for Microsoft Office and Windows included.
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Topics covered in this program include:
Medical terminology and transcription
Validating health cards, patient filing methods and record keeping
Healthcare law and PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act)
Processing test results, performing urinalysis
Medicine, ethics and cultural competence
Medical office reception, customer service, patient registration and scheduling
Provincial and federal health governing bodies
Understanding OHIP billing, Insurance and WSIB claims processing
Aseptic technique and infection control
First Aid and CPR
Measuring and Recording vital signs
Clinical assisting and preparation of exam rooms
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Understanding an electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medical record (EMR)