Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.
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- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
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What do they typically do
- Take simple medical histories of patients
- Schedule patient appointments, surgeries, and consultations
- Type notes that doctors have recorded
- Maintain medical records, technical library, and correspondence
- Process insurance information
- Greet visitors, give them forms to fill out, and ensure that their paperwork is in order
- Prepare reports or articles for physicians or medical consultants
- Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.8%
Job Openings 17
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
- NHA Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) [National Healthcareer Association]
- NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) [National Healthcareer Association]
- NHA Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) [National Healthcareer Association]
Private Training Programs
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