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HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICE ASSISTANT
Program Description
Do you enjoy patient or client interaction? Are you prepared for a career in a technologically advanced health environment?
The Health Information Office Assistant program is an innovative program providing the necessary skills and theoretical knowledge required by those wishing to become Health Information Office Assistants.
Upon graduation, you will be proficient in medical office procedures, computer software, emerging client care software, basic billing duties, office procedures, and health information law in a client care setting.
The Health Information Office Assistant is an integral member of the health care team, supporting the professional staff in collecting, accessing, and transmitting health information in a secure environment.
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Your Career
You will be employed as a Health Information Office Assistant in health care facilities, physician offices, regional health, chiropractic and rehabilitation centres.
Interested in a career in healthcare? The Find Your Fit quiz matches your personality to more than 18 different health-related career possibilities.
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Phone: 403.284.8500
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Fast Facts
- Five-month certificate
- Fall and winter start dates
- Practicum in a health care or medical office setting
- Recognized by the Health Information Management Association of Alberta
