Medical Secretary

What Does A Medical Secretary Do?

Medical secretaries perform secretarial duties in a medical setting including greeting patients, scheduling patients appointments, billing patients, and maintaining medical charts.

How Do I Become A Medical Secretary?

It may be necessary to complete a program in office administration or a similar field in order to obtain one of these positions. These programs are typically offered through colleges.

What is the Average Salary For A Medical Secretary?

High – 49,000
Median – 33,000
Low – 23,000

What Courses Should I Take To Become A Medical Secretary?

  • English – As much as possible!
  • Writing
  • Typing
  • Communication
  • Psychology

What Is The Work Environment For A Medical Secretary?

Medical secretaries typically work in hospitals, medical offices, and insurance offices.

What Is The Future Outlook For A Medical Secretary?

The job outlook for this position looks fair over the next 10 years, keeping in mind that geographical differences may exist.

References

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
  • Explore Careers, Labour Market Information, Government of Canada

What Degree Should I Consider If I Want To Be A Medical Secretary?