13112

Medical administrative assistants

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Medical administrative assistants perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties in doctor's offices, hospitals, medical clinics and other medical settings.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Schedule and confirm medical appointments and receive and communicate messages for medical staff and patients
Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review
Interview patients in order to complete forms, documents and case histories
Complete insurance and other claim forms
Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
Prepare draft agendas for meetings and take, transcribe and distribute minutes
Prepare financial statements and billing
Establish and maintain various internal office administrative support procedures such as document tracking and filing and monthly reporting
Order supplies and maintain inventory
Determine and establish office procedures and routines
May supervise and train other staff in procedures and in use of current software.

Example job titles

•administrative assistant - medical
•medical secretary
•ward secretary

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, medical administrative assistants are classified under NOC code 13112. This occupation falls under TEER Category 3, making it an eligible pathway for various Canadian immigration programs, including Express Entry's Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, as well as several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Medical administrative assistants play a critical role in Canada's healthcare sector, working in medical clinics, hospitals, doctor's offices, and other health care settings.

According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines, typical duties for NOC 13112 include scheduling and confirming medical appointments, receiving and transmitting messages, entering and formatting medical reports, preparing financial statements and billing (including provincial health insurance claims), and maintaining confidential medical records. Employment requirements generally demand the completion of secondary school, alongside the completion of a one- or two-year college program or specialized courses for medical secretaries or medical office assistants.

Prospective immigrants aiming to apply under NOC 13112 must demonstrate that their past work experience matches the lead statement and a substantial majority of the main duties listed in the official ESDC classification. Candidates must also meet the language, education, and admissibility criteria established by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. Please consult a regulated Canadian immigration consultant or lawyer for official legal counsel.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

Commonly confused codes

13110Administrative assistants

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.