Summary Medical Office Assistant in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Find key facts and figures about working as a medical office assistant. The following information is applicable to all Receptionists (NOC 14101).
Description
Receptionists greet people arriving at offices, hospitals and other establishments, direct visitors to appropriate person or service, answer and forward telephone calls, take messages, schedule appointments and perform other clerical duties. They are employed by hospitals, medical and dental offices and other offices throughout the public and private sectors. Telephone operators are included in this group.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$21.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
148 jobs
advertised in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Competencies
- Systems Analysis
- Reading Comprehension
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
- Oral Communication: Oral Expression
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