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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Median Salary
40,640
Job Outlook
+7%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

71%

Private not for profit

20%

State and local government

5%

Self-employed

2%

Federal Government

2%

What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$21,160

10%

$40,640

Median

$50,870

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    47%

  • Associate's degree

    25%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    19%

  • Less than high school

    5%

  • Some college

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
  • Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • Medical Reception/Receptionist

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.