Job prospects Medical Secretary in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Medical administrative assistants in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 13112) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• The province's ageing population should continue to drive demand for medical administrative assistants, going forward.
• Due to the specialised nature of work within the health care sector, candidates with formal education in medical office administration have the best opportunities for securing employment. This is typically in the form of a college diploma.
• Job prospects will be greater for candidates who are familiar with medical terminology and who are familiar with health care information systems.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills are also key for the occupation. Medical administrative assistants work closely with both doctors and the general public. Therefore, strong interpersonal skills and client service skills are assets for job seekers.
• Candidates will be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

Here are some key facts about Medical administrative assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
• Medical administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 49%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 40%
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology