Summary Medical Office Assistant in Ontario
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "medical office assistant" was moved from the group Receptionists (NOC 1414) to the group Receptionists (NOC 14101).
Find key facts and figures about working as a medical office assistant. The following information is applicable to all Receptionists (NOC 14101).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Receptionists greet people arriving at offices, hospitals and other establishments, direct visitors to appropriate person or service, answer and forward telephone calls, take messages, schedule appointments and perform other clerical duties. They are employed by hospitals, medical and dental offices and other offices throughout the public and private sectors. Telephone operators are included in this group.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$18.00/hour
Median wage in Ontario
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Prospects
Limited
The job prospects are limited in Ontario
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Jobs
192 jobs
advertised in Ontario
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Skills
- Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
- Provide basic information to clients and the public
- Obtain and process information required to provide services
- Operate switchboard or telephone system
- Order office supplies
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