What type of work does the Medical Office Assistant do?
Medical Office Assistants perform highly specialized work requiring knowledge of technical terminology and procedures. They transcribe dictation, record simple medical histories, arrange for patients to be hospitalized, and order supplies. MOAs also need to be familiar with insurance rules, billing practices, and hospital or laboratory procedures. Medical Office Assistants assume a wide range of responsibilities. They serve as an information manager for an office, schedule appointments and meetings, prepare insurance forms, organize and maintain paper and electronic files, manage projects, provide information via the telephone, postal mail, and e-mail. Other positions you would be qualified for include: bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks, receptionists and information clerks, human resources assistants, and medical records and health information technicians. Where would I work? Medical Office Assistants usually work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, or out-patient settings. W
