Medical Secretary
Program Description
The Medical Secretary program prepares the graduate for entry-level employment in a variety of health care environments. Students learn theory and gain hands-on experience through internships with the local healthcare community. Training includes subject topics in medical terminology, medical billing and coding, keyboarding, Microsoft® Office software, filing, and customer service.
Career Outlook
Employment of medical secretaries is projected to grow 23 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As their practices expand, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients. ¹
Complete Career Outlook
¹ BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK, 2016-17 EDITION, MEDICAL ASSISTANTS,
ON THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.BLS.GOV/OOH/HEALTHCARE/MEDICAL-ASSISTANTS.HTM (VISITED NOVEMBER 27, 2016).
Program Requirements
Diploma or HSE; Social Security Card; Interview; Proof of MMR vaccination
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