Healthcare
Medical Administrative Specialist
Learn clerical and clinical skills to help you succeed in the field of healthcare.
About The Program
The Medical Administrative Specialist diploma program provides the opportunity for students to pursue an 8-week field placement for hands-on experience.
Career Opportunities
As a Medical Administrative Specialist graduate, you will qualify for positions such as Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, and Ward Clerk.
Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Gentle Touch Spa & Laser
- Minacs
- Correctional Services Canada
- Montebello Medical
- Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
Salary
Employment Rate*
Average Wage/hr**
High Wage/hr**
*Employment Rate based on 2018 contactable Eastern graduates employed in a related field.
Source: workingincanada.gc.ca
NOC Code: 1243 - **Wage data is for employees in all ranges of experience in the field, rounded down to the nearest dollar, and based on Nova Scotia data. Local (or regional) income may vary.
Program Details
Every medical office setting relies on their administrative support staff to aid in the daily organizational and client-based communication tasks that keep things running smoothly. Are you interested in clerical responsibilities? Do you also want to work in the healthcare field? If so, then the Eastern College Medical Administrative Specialist program is just what you need to start your second career. Students obtain real-world field placement experience, plus the key terminology and skills needed to take on a role in any type of healthcare setting.
Students enrolled in the program receive:
- Training on Nightingale, a popular medical office management software
Course Listings: New Brunswick
Course Listings: Nova Scotia
Admission Requirements
High school graduation or equivalent. For those without high school completion, please refer to the Program Overview at the top of this page or speak to your Education Consultant.
Career Quiz
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Success Stories
“Supportive instructors, inviting campus and convenient class schedule so you can still work while attending school”