Equipped with knowledge of medical terminology and office, hospital , clinic and lab procedures Medical Secretaries perform supportive functions. They answer phones, coordinate communications (phone and otherwise) and they schedule appointments, handle billing, compile medical charts, and correspondence, and transcribe dictation.They operate a range of office equipment – voice mail systems, computers, and word processing. They use software programs to produce reports, forms, medical records, and financial statements.They interact with patients on intake and iinsurance forms, as well as handle questions or concerns.
Holand Code
CES
Field/Cluster:
Business, Finance, Marketing and Sales
Future Jobs Avail:
Education Level:
3
Job Growth (%)
Annual Job Opening
Lowest 10% Salary ($)
25390
Median Salary ($)
35760
Highest 90% Salary ($)
51890
Work Values
Responsibilities
Skills and Knowledge (Strengths and Talents)
Emerging Jobs
Work Values
Responsibilities
Skills and Knowledge (Strengths and Talents)
Emerging Jobs
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