Office Administration - Health Services

Overview

A well-run and efficient office within a medical practice, clinic or other healthcare setting is vital to the success of the practice and to the quality of the healthcare provided. Office Administration graduates in the healthcare sector have the organizational and clinical support skills necessary to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care and service.   

Faculty in the Office Administration – Health Services program are experienced individuals providing industry-related training that not only teaches you specialized skills required to be a part of a health care team, but also core competencies transferable across all industries.

The Office Administration - Health Services program at Centennial College helps you develop essential healthcare support skills such:

• Medical terminology

• Anatomy for Health Administration

• Medical Transcription

• Medical Office Procedures

• Electronic health record management

• Computerized OHIP billing

• Diagnostic and lab procedures

A two-day-per-week work placement at some of Toronto’s prestigious hospitals and healthcare clinics will allow you to put those skills to use in real-life experiences before you graduate.

Career Outlook

• Medical Office Assistant

• Medical Transcriptionist

• Medical Receptionist/Office Administrator

• Medical Office Manager

• Patient Care Coordinator

• Medical secretary

• Medical office administrator

• Clinic assistant

• Health office administrator