Occupation Profile for Medical Secretaries
Perform secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
Signficant Points
- This occupation is expected to be among those with the largest number of new jobs.
- Opportunities should be best for applicants with extensive knowledge of software applications.
- Secretaries and administrative assistants today perform fewer clerical tasks and are increasingly taking on the roles of information and communication managers.
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NALS
Organization paralegals, legal assistants and other legal support staff since 1929. Site provides resources for legal education and professional development, conferences and networking opportunities, and other member benefits.
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