Job outlooks for Medical administrative assistants

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 administrative assistant" was moved from the group Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) to the group Medical administrative assistants (NOC 13112).

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medical administrative assistant (13112)

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Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.

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Newfoundland and LabradorGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 62%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 33%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 75% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 69% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Avalon Peninsula Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 56%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 37%

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 72%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 24%

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 72%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 24%

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 66%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 30%

Prince Edward IslandGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The majority of medical secretaries work in doctors' offices, outpatient care centres and diagnostics laboratories, or in hospitals. The demand for workers in this occupation will depend on growing health care needs driven by the aging population, growth in immigration, and government health care priorities.

Candidates with training in medical office administration have the best opportunities for securing employment, though applicants with administrative experience in a doctor's office may also be considered by some employers. Medical secretaries are expected to work closely with both doctors and the general public, therefore strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills are assets for job-seekers. Employment opportunities are also improved for candidates familiar with medical terminology and who have a strong working knowledge of health care information system software.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 350 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 54%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 42%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 83% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 27 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 92% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova ScotiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in Nova Scotia for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Compared to more general administrative assistant jobs, this occupation is smaller and has a more specific skillset that may limit opportunities, especially in smaller communities. Opportunities will primarily come from retirements and general turnover. Those with a medical administrative assistant education or knowledge in medical terminology, have good typing skills, experience with common office software and broad experience in clerical roles will have the best chances in finding work. Recent graduates may have to take casual positions to gain experience before moving into permanent positions.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 47%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 46%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 71% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 61% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 59%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 31%
    • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Cape Breton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Cape Breton region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 45%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 45%
    • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

Halifax Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 720 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 52%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 45%

North Shore Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the North Shore region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 55%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 40%
    • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Southern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Southern region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 53%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 40%
    • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

New BrunswickGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in New Brunswick for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Due to the specialised nature of work within the health care sector, candidates with formal education in medical office administration have the best opportunities for securing employment. This is typically in the form of a college diploma. Job prospects may be greater for candidates who are familiar with medical terminology and who are familiar with health care information systems and software packages like Microsoft Office. Medical administrative assistants work closely with both doctors and the general public. Therefore, strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills are assets for job seekers. Candidates may be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 3,000 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 55%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 38%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 81% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 72% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 29 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 69% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 1,070 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 48%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 42%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 52%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 47%

Fredericton–Oromocto Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 50%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 36%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 870 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 65%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 35%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 80%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 18%

QuebecVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in Quebec for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in Quebec:

  • Approximately 35,250 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 53%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 39%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 75% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 25% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 59% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 41% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 33 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 95%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

Capitale-Nationale Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 3,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Centre-du-Québec Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 1,760 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

Côte-Nord Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Estrie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 1,620 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Lanaudière Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Lanaudière region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 2,760 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%

Laurentides Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 2,860 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 95%

Laval Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 8,800 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Mauricie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Mauricie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

Montréal Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 8,800 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Montérégie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Montérégie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 5,740 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Nord-du-Québec Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Outaouais Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Outaouais region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Health care and social assistance services are influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as the money invested in this sector, which is mainly done by the government.
  • Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible for the public, which involves hiring more staff.
  • As the health care system is facing significant staffing shortages in a number of professions related to health care and social assistance, new positions will be created to relieve health care staff of administrative tasks.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%

OntarioGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in Ontario for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • Most medical administrative assistants work in physician offices and hospitals
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and out-patient care centres are also key employers

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Investments in new hospitals and other healthcare facilities
  • Growth in the use of virtual health care services may negatively affect potential job openings
  • Increasing use of technology to perform administrative tasks may also moderate demand for this occupation

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • Candidates with training in medical office administration and knowledge of medical terminology should have better opportunities securing employment
  • Knowledge of healthcare information system software may improve job prospects
  • Proficiency in data entry and typing

What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

  • Willingness to work on shifts on evenings and weekends

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in Ontario:

  • Approximately 31,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 55%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 36%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 77% compared to 79% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 23% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • 70% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 51% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 3,230 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 2,890 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

London Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the London region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the London region:

  • Approximately 2,010 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%

Northeast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Northwest Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Northwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Ottawa Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Ottawa region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 2,830 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Toronto Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 14,530 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

ManitobaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in Manitoba for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 61%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 35%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 81% compared to 79% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 19% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • 77% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Interlake region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Interlake region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

North Central Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the North Central region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the North Central region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

North Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the North region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the North region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Parklands Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Parklands region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Parklands region:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

South Central Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the South Central region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the South Central region:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Southeast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Southeast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Southwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Southwest region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%

Winnipeg Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 2,060 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

SaskatchewanModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in Saskatchewan for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 62%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 10%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 81% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 72% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 32% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 61% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Northern region:

  • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 84%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%

Prince Albert Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 84%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Yorkton–Melville Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

AlbertaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. The Alberta government’s Budget 2022 allocates $22 billion for health services in 2022-23, an increase of approximately $500 million or 2.4% from 2021-22, excluding the costs related to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Alberta government has signaled that it may soon pursue wage cuts for health sector employees.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in Alberta:

  • Approximately 7,800 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 49%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 38%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 70% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 54% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 46% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 52% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Calgary Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 3,060 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 62%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 38%

Edmonton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 3,080 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

Red Deer Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

British ColumbiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in British Columbia for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 6,400 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 43%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 42%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 12%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 70% compared to 77% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 30% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • 61% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

Kootenay Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Kootenay region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 21%

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 3,710 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

Nechako Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Nechako region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Nechako region:

  • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

North Coast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the North Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Northeast Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Thompson–Okanagan Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 76%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 24%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 84%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

Yukon TerritoryVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in Yukon for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Medical administrative assistants are employed by doctor's offices, medical clinics and hospitals in the territory. Staffing shortages are expected during the forecast period. Employers are likely to seek employees who are able to learn new software quickly and have advanced computing knowledge in a specific field.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in Yukon:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 88%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 12%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 71% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 43% of medical administrative assistants work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 50% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 50% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

NunavutUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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