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
