Medical secretaries, using specialized knowledge of medical terminology and health care delivery procedures, assist health professionals and other workers by performing a variety of communication, documentation, administrative and internal coordination functions, to support health workers in medical facilities and other health-care related organizations.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Medical secretaries - from $1,587 to $4,085 per month - 2024.
- A Medical secretaries typically earns between $1,587 and $2,369 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $1,845 and $2,836 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Scheduling and confirming medical appointments and communicating messages for medical staff and patients
- Compiling, recording and reviewing medical charts, reports, documents and correspondence
- Interviewing patients to complete forms, documents and case histories
- Completing insurance and other claims forms
- Maintaining medical files and records and technical library
- Preparing financial statements and billing procedures
- Assisting in the preparation of budgets, drafting of contracts and purchasing or acquisition orders
- Supervising the work of office support workers and other office staff
