- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Medical Secretaries spend a lot of their time Performing for or Working Directly with the Public. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Near Vision, and Speech Recognition. Medical Secretaries are typically characterized as being Conventional and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Clerical, Customer and Personal Service, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Active Listening and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Getting Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing Administrative Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Documenting/Recording Information
Interacting With Computers
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Processing Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Developing and Building Teams
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Training and Teaching Others
Thinking Creatively
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing General Physical Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Selling or Influencing Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Near Vision
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Written Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Information Ordering
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Time Sharing
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Flexibility of Closure
Far Vision
Memorization
Visual Color Discrimination
Speed of Closure
Visualization
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Interests
Conventional
Social
Investigative
Enterprising
Realistic
Artistic
Knowledge
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Medicine and Dentistry
Administration and Management
Mathematics
Economics and Accounting
Psychology
Sales and Marketing
Communications and Media
Public Safety and Security
Production and Processing
Education and Training
Personnel and Human Resources
Law and Government
Therapy and Counseling
Telecommunications
Foreign Language
Biology
Wages
District of Columbia
$38,180
Massachusetts
$36,730
Minnesota
$36,670
Alaska
$36,630
Washington
$36,460
New Jersey
$36,360
Nevada
$36,180
Connecticut
$35,810
Rhode Island
$35,170
Hawaii
$35,100
Maryland
$33,600
New York
$33,150
New Hampshire
$32,760
California
$32,280
Oregon
$32,250
Virginia
$32,070
Colorado
$31,830
Delaware
$31,540
Vermont
$31,260
Illinois
$31,050
New Mexico
$30,660
Michigan
$30,110
Pennsylvania
$29,820
Arizona
$29,800
Georgia
$29,680
Wyoming
$29,440
Maine
$29,190
Indiana
$29,140
Wisconsin
$28,990
Nebraska
$28,620
South Dakota
$28,560
Iowa
$28,510
Missouri
$28,510
Utah
$28,470
North Carolina
$28,420
Idaho
$28,310
Texas
$28,270
Kansas
$28,260
Ohio
$28,070
Florida
$27,740
South Carolina
$27,550
Montana
$27,160
Alabama
$27,100
Kentucky
$27,010
North Dakota
$26,790
Tennessee
$26,700
Arkansas
$26,560
Oklahoma
$26,470
Mississippi
$25,340
Louisiana
$24,810
Virgin Islands
$24,790
West Virginia
$24,370
Guam
$20,180
Puerto Rico
$17,310
Skills
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Service Orientation
Writing
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Instructing
Active Learning
Management of Personnel Resources
Negotiation
Persuasion
Systems Analysis
Mathematics
Learning Strategies
Systems Evaluation
Operation Monitoring
Operations Analysis
Programming
Science
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Independence
Work Styles
Integrity
Dependability
Self Control
Concern for Others
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Independence
Social Orientation
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Sitting
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Freedom to Make Decisions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Level of Competition
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Degree of Automation
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Walking and Running
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
Complete insurance and other claim forms.
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
- Importance Supplemental-
Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills, and keeping financial records.
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into patients' medical records.
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
Prepare correspondence and assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles and conference proceedings.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Complete insurance and other claim forms.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills, and keeping financial records.
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
Prepare correspondence and assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles and conference proceedings.
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into patients' medical records.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Complete insurance and other claim forms.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into patients' medical records.
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills, and keeping financial records.
Prepare correspondence and assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles and conference proceedings.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
Complete insurance and other claim forms.
Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into patients' medical records.
Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills, and keeping financial records.
Prepare correspondence and assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles and conference proceedings.
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Complete insurance and other claim forms.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare correspondence and assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles and conference proceedings.
Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills, and keeping financial records.
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into patients' medical records.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Complete insurance and other claim forms.
Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills, and keeping financial records.
Prepare correspondence and assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles and conference proceedings.
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into patients' medical records.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Complete insurance and other claim forms.
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare correspondence and assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles and conference proceedings.
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills, and keeping financial records.
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into patients' medical records.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Complete insurance and other claim forms.
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills, and keeping financial records.
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into patients' medical records.
Prepare correspondence and assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles and conference proceedings.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Complete insurance and other claim forms.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into patients' medical records.
Prepare correspondence and assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles and conference proceedings.
Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills, and keeping financial records.
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)