Administrative & Medical Office Assistant

Administrative & Medical Office Assistant (AMOA) is a one-year program designed for students interested in developing a variety of business skills. The program focuses on business software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher) and general business office skills.

Students apply their skills in real-world settings throughout the school year such as medical, legal, insurance, and other businesses. They also may earn integrated math credit. Projects include office management, scheduling, written and electronic communication, data entry and database management and spreadsheets. They are prepared for the NOCTI national skill examination in administrative assisting.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Word processor
Office manager
Administrative support
Receptionist
Data entry operator
Scheduling
Medical office support

UNITS OF STUDY :

Computer orientation & keyboarding
Microsoft Office Suite
Employability skills
Outlook management
Professional business skills
Office management
Medical terminology & procedures
Integrated math

COLLEGE CREDITS:

Schenectady County Community College

It's a fact

Computer literacy is among the most important skills required by today's employers. According to the Capital Region Workforce Development survey, the most sought after computer skills in business are Windows and Office software [NYS Department of Labor]

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