Summary Medical Office Assistant in Ontario

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

195 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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