September 14, 2020 | British Columbia

If you want to start a career as a medical office assistant, you’ll need a resume that gets noticed by employers.

The best hiring managers aren’t just looking for someone who can do the job. They want someone who can go above and beyond.

Here are the skills you’ll need if you want to become a superstar in the medical office field:
 

Business Software

Up-to-date computer skills are essential in today’s work world. Many medical offices need frontline employees who can manage emails, calendars, word processing, spreadsheets, and more. That’s why you need to learn how to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
 

CPR and First Aid

Unfortunately, emergencies can happen in any workplace, so it’s important to be prepared. That’s especially true in a medical office setting where many patients might already have health conditions. You can be ready to help if you earn certification in CPR and First Aid.
 

Interpersonal Communication

In a medical office, you’ll work with many different people, including patients, physicians, and other staff. If your soft skills are strong, you’ll be able to respond effectively to all of these different personalities and ensure there is clear communication.
 

Career and Employment Strategies

Having all of these wonderful skills isn’t much use if you don’t know how to find the right employers and persuade them to hire you. Make sure you know the basics of researching job postings, interviewing, and resume writing.
 

Boost Your Skills

If you have these skills, you’ll make your mark as a medical office assistant. As a bonus, they are highly transferable to other industries.

You can learn all of these skills in the Medical Office Assistant program. Courses also cover specialized medical office topics such as billing, transcription, and health records.

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