Opportunities in Office Assisting

Trained, experienced professionals who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge should be able to pursue many exciting and respected career options.

From Pediatrics To Orthodontists

Medical and dental office assistants work in private practice, hospitals, clinics and elsewhere. In medicine, private practice could include general and family doctors, or those in specialties such as pediatrics, surgery, psychiatry, obstetrics or orthopedics. In dentistry, it includes general practitioners, oral surgeons, orthodontists, periodontists or other specialists.

In addition, other health care providers, some of whom do not necessarily have an M.D. or D.D.S. degree, use assistants: optometrists, chiropractors, physical therapists, podiatrists, osteopaths, psychologists, counselors, nutritionists, and homeopaths.

Personal Contact

Regardless of what health care area office assistants may work in, they often have close contact with patients, doctors, dentists, and other colleagues. They also may handle a wide range of duties. For example, they may meet arrivals at the front desk, schedule appointments, organize and update charts and records, complete insurance forms, assist in the lab or pharmacy or with tests, treatments and therapies.

A Scientific Background

Although this program does not prepare students to be a nurse or medical technician, it provides a broad background in anatomy and physiology. The reason? Some medical and dental office assistants assist with simple, clinical tests, such as recording height, weight, blood pressure, and other vital signs. Others may be involved in administrative support required for minor surgical procedures and treatments.

Large Hospitals, Small Clinics, Nursing Homes

Trained medical and dental office assistants also work in hospitals of many sizes and specialties, in emergency rooms, clinics, and convalescent centers.

Related Specialties

Skilled office assistants who can manage administrative details may be needed by a wide range of health care providers, such as: weight loss centers, stop-smoking clinics, nursing homes, substance abuse programs, veterans’ facilities, home health care services, family planning programs, and rehabilitation centers.

Enroll online or call 1-800-535-1613 to speak with an Admission Advisor!