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TRAITS
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Success |
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very organized
able to multi-task
value accuracy
good computer and typing skills
work under stressful conditions |
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| edical secretaries, also known as medical
office specialists, |
| perform a variety of administrative duties
in order to keep a |
| medical office running
smoothly. They possess strong computer skills |
| and knowledge of software
applications such as word processing, |
| data processing, and
bookkeeping. Familiar with medical |
| terminology, they transcribe
dictation, update records, and complete |
| insurance forms. Medical
secretaries often greet new patients, take |
| their medical histories, and
establish their charts. They answer phone |
| calls, schedule appointments,
prepare bills, and record payments. |
| Speaking another language,
such as Spanish, is very helpful in this |
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career
field. |
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Average Starting Salary $22,025
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| Work Environment |
| Drug companies |
| Health maintenance
organizations |
| Hospitals |
| Medical and dental
offices |
| Medical schools |
| Public health departments |
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| Academic Requirements |
| A high school
diploma or equivalent |
| is
recommended.
A medical secretary |
| may receive
on-the-job training; however, |
| most seek
formal education. Such programs |
| last from
several months to two years |
| and lead to
certificates, diplomas and |
| associate
degrees. |
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| Licensure, Certification and |
| Registration |
| Licensure is
not required. |
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| Professional Organizations |
| International
Association of |
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Administrative Professionals |
| (816)
891-6600 |
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www.iaap-hq.org |
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
| Certificate |
| Appalachian Technical College |
| Athens Technical College |
| Bainbridge College |
| Chattahoochee Technical College |
| Clayton State University |
| Coastal Georgia Community College |
| ETI Career Institute |
| Kennesaw State University |
| Lanier Technical College |
| Medix College |
| Middle Georgia Technical College |
| Moultrie Technical College |
| Savannah Technical College |
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| Diploma |
| Albany Technical College |
| Altamaha Technical College |
| Augusta Technical College |
| Coosa Valley Technical College |
| Flint River Technical College |
| Georgia Medical Institute |
| Gwinnett College |
| Heart of Georgia Technical College |
| Lanier Technical College |
| Moultrie Technical College |
| North Georgia Technical College |
| Northwestern Technical College |
| Ogeechee Technical College |
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| Savannah River College |
| South Georgia Technical College |
| Southeastern Technical College |
| Southwest Georgia Technical College |
| West Central Technical College |
| West Georgia Technical College |
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| Associate Degree |
| Bainbridge College |
| Clayton State University |
| Coastal Georgia Community College |
| Dalton State College |
| Lincoln College of Technology |
| Savannah River College |
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