Which of the following information should the medical administrative assistant include on a claim?

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Medical Secretaries

2006 NOC: 1243

Interest Codes

Interest Codes for This NOC Group

Interest in speaking with people to schedule and confirm medical appointments, to receive and communicate messages for medical staff and patients, and to interview patients

Interest in operating computers and other office equipment; may train other staff in procedures and in use of current software

Interest in compiling information to complete documents, case histories and insurance and other claim forms, to maintain confidential medical files and records, and to order supplies and maintain inventory; may supervise other staff

Your Interest Codes

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Reading Interest Codes

A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

Typical ability expectations for this NOC group

Your abilities

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Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

Understanding Abilities

A Quick Guide

You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.

The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.

The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.

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Traits & Skills

Updated Mar 31, 2019

Medical office assistants need:

• Discretion
• Communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills to establish a professional rapport with and instil confidence in patients
• Conflict-resolution skills to deal effectively with the sometimes difficult behaviours of people in distress
• The ability to maintain accuracy while multitasking or working under pressure
• A mature attitude toward the human body, wellness, and disease processes
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team

They should enjoy dealing with people. They should be comfortable operating equipment such as computers and photocopiers. They should like compiling and organizing information.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2011 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Top 10 Skills Employers Are Looking For

Medical administrative assistants

2011 NOC: 1243

This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 73 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Nov 08, 2021 and Aug 17, 2022.

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• Whether or not this occupation matches your skill set
• What training you may need to get these skills
• What skills to highlight in your resumé, cover letter, and interview.

Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review

Determine and establish office procedures and routines

Personal Suitability: Team player

Complete insurance and other claim forms

Schedule and confirm appointments

Personal Suitability: Accurate

Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records

Personal Suitability: Reliability

Personal Suitability: Effective interpersonal skills

Perform general clerical work, such as order supplies and maintain inventory

Certification Requirements

Updated Mar 31, 2019

• Certification Not Regulated

There is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation in Alberta.

Related Alberta Job Postings

Wage & Salary

Updated Mar 31, 2019

Salaries vary according to duties and experience. For information about current collective agreements in the public and not-for-profit sectors, see the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) website.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Medical administrative assistants

2016 NOC: 1243

Average Wage

$27.09

Per Hour

Average Salary

$46,210.00

Per Year

Average Hours

33

Per Week

Average Months on Payroll

12

NOC 1243 Wage Profile

Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.

All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.

To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.

Other wage sources
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B: Good Reliability

Data Reliability Code Definition

Good Reliability, represents a CV of between 6.01% and 15.00% and/or fewer than 30 survey observations and/or if survey observations represent less than 50% of all estimated employment for the occupation.

Hourly Wage

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Hourly Wage

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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.

Pay brackets for hourly wages

• Starting pay: average pay offered for entry-level positions
• Overall pay: average pay across all employees in this occupation
• Top pay: average pay offered to top-paid employees

Industry Information

Health Care & Social Assistance

Skills Shortage

Employers that Recruited in the Last 2 Years

Recruiting Employers that Experienced Hiring Difficulties

Employers with Unfilled Vacancies of over 4 Months

Vacancy Rate

Related Post-Secondary Field of Study

• Clerical and Administrative Support

Updated Mar 31, 2019. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.

Which of the following documents must a medical administrative assistant provide for a patient to submit for reimbursement?

Which of the following is a priority action for a medical administrative assistant to take when making a financial policy change?

Which of the following actions is appropriate for a medical administrative assistant?

When a medical administrative assistant communicate information that contains PHI Which of the following means is appropriate?