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Are you interested in getting involved in the healthcare sector? Ever wanted to help out in a medical office or hospital, but you’re not keen on the stress of being a nurse or doctor?
Maybe becoming a medical secretary would be the perfect fit for you!
Did you know?
What does a medical secretary do?
Being a medical secretary is more than just being an office secretary — you need to know your stuff!
💡A medical secretary's job can include being a:
Personal Assistant
Office Administrator
Did you know?
Where do medical secretaries work?
Medical secretaries work in different facilitiesand sectors of healthcare or organizations like:
Private Practices
Clinics (both large and small)
Hospitals (private and government)
Medical Companies
A day in the life...
On a normal day, as a medical secretary you might:
schedule appointments and meetings.
answer calls and handle emails.
pay bills and handle organization accounts.
communicate with medical aids and medical sales representatives.
bill patients and help with their insurance paperwork.
compile and record medical charts.
maintain medical records, technical library, and correspondence files.
Quiz
Which task is NOT part of a medical secretary’s job?
A medical secretary interacts with patients daily BUT they're not qualified to assist in operations or medical duties of physicians.
✅ Consider this career if you...
❌ Avoid this career path if...
spending time in an office all day isn't something you picture yourself doing.
you're not really interested in helping or working with others.
organization isn't your thing.
you enjoy working alone — medical secretaries work with different departments in an organization.
Did you know?
Let's talk money!
Depending on your position, experience, and qualifications, Medical secretaries can make a yearly average of…
USA
CanadaDid you know?
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If being a medical secretary is something you’d be interested in doing, here’s what you need to know:
Having accredited qualifications, like a degree, is not a must for this job.
You need at a minimum a high school diploma or GED to enter this career.
You can improve your chances of being hired by completing either relevant certifications, vocational, or community college programs in the field. This will help you gain extra knowledge and skills.
⚡Knowledge check!
Angela
Has a Bachelor's degree in Biology and loves working with computers
has excellent organizational skills
has some experience working as a medical lab technician
Is shy and has an introverted personality
Roger
Has completed his GED
Is outgoing and socially confident
has some experience working in customer service
Is looking at interviewing for entry-level positions
Quiz
Who's most suited to be a medical secretary?
Roger is a good fit for this career because of his extroverted personality and past customer service experience. Since he has his GED and is open to entry-level positions, applying to this role is a good idea. Although Angela has some skills that would be useful as a medical secretary, her shy and introverted personality shows that she may not enjoy this career. It might be better for her to consider other jobs more suited to her personality.
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If you picture yourself being a medical secretary:
This Byte has been authored by
Carla Paulo
Instructional Designer | Education Creator