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Medical secretaries
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.
Tasks
- 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
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Educational level
- Semi-skilled