Career Opportunities

As a Medical Office Administration graduate, you will be ready to take on vital roles across healthcare settings. Your specialized training opens doors to positions such as Medical Office Administrator, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Receptionist, Clinical Assistant, Hospital Unit Clerk, and Ward Clerk.

Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Gentle Touch Spa & Laser
• Minacs
• Correctional Services Canada
• Montebello Medical
• Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)

Program Details

Medical offices and healthcare facilities depend on skilled administrative staff to handle daily organizational tasks and patient communications that keep operations running smoothly. If you're interested in clerical work and want to contribute to healthcare, the Eastern College Medical Office Administration program equips you with the terminology and practical skills needed to succeed in any medical setting.

This 46-week program combines classroom learning with EMR simulations, billing practice, and administrative exercises that mirror real healthcare environments. You'll develop the professional and interpersonal abilities that healthcare employers value most, preparing you to step confidently into your new career with real-world field placement experience.

What sets this diploma program at Eastern College apart from any other college?

Eastern College students receive focused training in both medical office and hospital unit procedures, expanding your career options across multiple healthcare settings. The curriculum covers essential skills including medical billing, bookkeeping for provincial health systems, digital record management, and clinical procedures—all designed based on industry feedback to ensure you're job-ready from day one.

Graduates are eligible to earn the Health Information–Certified Associate (HICA) credential through CHIMA, a nationally recognized certification that distinguishes you in the job market and provides advanced standing in Health Information Management programs. The program also includes CPR and First Aid certification, plus comprehensive training in Microsoft Office and digital literacy.

Students enrolled in this program will receive:

• 8-week (200-hour) internship placement in medical offices, hospitals, or clinics.
• Eligibility to earn the HICA credential through CHIMA—a nationally recognized certification.
• CPR and First Aid Certification included in the program.
• Training on EMR (Electronic Medical Records) simulation software.
• Comprehensive Microsoft Office Suite training (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Medical billing and bookkeeping training for provincial health systems.

Topics covered in this program include:

• Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology
• Medical Billing and Bookkeeping
• Medical Office Procedures with EMR Simulation
• Hospital Unit Procedures
• Clinical Pathology and Clinical Skills
• Medical Ethics and Records Management
• Business Communication and Digital Literacy
• Healthcare Fundamentals and Concepts