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 include - (a) scheduling and confirming medical appointments and communicating messages for medical staff and patients; (b) compiling, recording and reviewing medical charts, reports, documents and correspondence; (c) interviewing patients to complete forms, documents and case histories; (d) completing insurance and other claims forms; (e) maintaining medical files and records and technical library; (f) preparing financial statements and billing procedures; (g) assisting in the preparation of budgets, drafting of contracts and purchasing or acquisition orders; (h) supervising the work of office support workers and other office staff. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Dental secretary - Hospital ward secretary - Medical insurance billing secretary - Medical office administrative assistant - Medical practice manager - Medical secretary - Medical stenographer - Medical transcriptionist - Pathology secretary - Patient care secretary - Medical laboratory secretary Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Medical records technician - 3252 - Medical assistant - 3256 - Secretary (general) - 4120 - Medical office receptionist - 4226.