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Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 45,622$35,989
$55,161Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.
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 AnnualJob Growth +1.2%Job Opening 1,307Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseN/AMore
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]
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