Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $45,930/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 85,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
• Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.
• Complete insurance or other claim forms.
• Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
• Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
• Maintain medical records, technical library, or correspondence files.
• Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
• Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms.
What's the median pay for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
The median pay for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is $45,930 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Employment for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is projected to change +4.2% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
About 85,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.