Medical Office Assistant
When you complete this course, you will have the skills needed for employment as an entry-level Medical Office Assistant. You will learn computer skills using Microsoft Office and Medent software. There is a minimum keyboarding and numerical keypad program requirement for successful completion. We will familiarize you with medical terminiology and basic clinical skills such as: room set-up, patient preparation and education, charting of measurements, basic lab tests, vital signs and HIPAA. Using Medent, you will learn Electronic Medical Records (E.M.R.), computerized office scheduling and triage. The communication skills necessary to work in a busy, professional medical office are included in this course. (250 Hour Program)
Next Class Starts:
April 27, 2020 through August 26, 2020
Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.
Workforce Development Center | 1526 Walden Avenue | Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Registration Starts at Orientation! See Our Orientation Schedule.
Tuition $3,500
Financial assistance may be available through ACCES-VR, BETC/ECC One Stop, NETC, the US Department of Veterans Affairs or other sources.
A $100 security deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.
Admission Requirements
- A TABE score of 8.5 in reading and 7.0 in math*.
- A personal interview will be conducted.
Employment Outlook
Previous employers include Buffalo OB-GYN, Primary Center of WNY, Respiratory Services of WNY, OBGYN Associates of WNY, Lancaster Medical, Century-Airport Pediatrics, Forestream Pediatrics and Brain and Spine Center. Entry level Medical Office Assistants or Secretaries can expect to earn an average of $11 to $13 per hour. A Placement Specialist is on staff to assist you with resume writing and interview skills.
*Exceptions to admission scores may be considered based on work history, prior education, personal interview, and employer recommendations.