Medical Secretary
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.
At a Glance
Medical Secretary earns an average of $38,983/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.2–1.5 years. Top skills: Clerical Works, Customer Service, Communication.
$38,983/yr
High school or GED
1.2–1.5 years
57
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Median Wage
$44,640/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.2%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Medical Terminology
Nursing
Medical Records
Transcribing
Setting Appointments
Medical Office Procedures
Front Office
Registration
Patient Treatment
Billing
Data Entry
Copayment Collection And Processing
Common Skills (17)
Clerical Works
Customer Service
Communication
Computer Literacy
Scheduling
Multitasking
Operations
Filing
Detail Oriented
Telephone Skills
Professionalism
Multilingualism
Typing
Organizational Skills
Confidentiality
Certifications (1)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Related Specializations
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