Medical Secretary & Administrative Assistant
Also called: Medical Receptionist, Medical Secretary, Unit Clerk, Unit Support Representative
Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
What does a Medical Secretary & Administrative Assistant do?
- Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
- Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.
- Complete insurance or other claim forms.
How to become a Medical Secretary & Administrative Assistant
Training: A high school diploma or GED or an associate's degree or other 2-year degree. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Skills you'll use
Is it a fit for you?
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Social Orientation
Tools and technology
Questions people ask
How much does a Medical Secretary & Administrative Assistant make?
About $45,930 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $35,930 and $60,530. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.
How long does it take to become a Medical Secretary & Administrative Assistant?
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Do you need a college degree to be a Medical Secretary & Administrative Assistant?
No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED or an associate's degree or other 2-year degree.
Is Medical Secretary & Administrative Assistant a good career to get into?
O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.
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