Major Activities Of Medical Secretaries
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Schools for This Career That Respond Quickly to Info Requests
School names link to detailed profiles. Use the More links to ask schools for information, including financial aid.| School | Campuses | Awards | |
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| ACR | OH | Diploma | More |
| ATA College | KY | Diploma | More |
| ATI Career Training Center | FL | Diploma | More |
| ATI College of Health | FL | Diploma | More |
| Allied Schools Online | Online | Coursework | More |
| AmeriTech College | UT | Diploma | More |
| American Commercial College | LA | Diploma | |
| American School of Business | LA | Diploma | More |
| Antonelli College | OH, MS | Associate | More |
| Arlington Career Institute | TX | Diploma | More |
| Ashworth College | Online | Diploma | More |
| Beckfield College | OH, KY | Diploma | More |
| Bryant & Stratton College Online | Online | Associate | More |
| CDI Career College | AB, BC | Certificate, Diploma | More |
| CSI Career College | CA | Certificate | More |
| CTC College | TX | Diploma | More |
| Career Centers of Texas | TX | Diploma | More |
| Career Point College | OK, TX | Associate, Diploma | More |
| Career Technical College | LA | Diploma | More |
| Concorde Career Colleges | CA, TN | Associate, Diploma | More |
| Concorde Career Institute | TN, CA, TX | Associate, Certificate, Diploma | More |
| Coyne College | IL | Diploma | More |
| Daymar College | OH, KY | Associate | More |
| Daymar Institute | TN | Associate, Certificate, Diploma | More |
| Dorsey Schools | MI | Diploma | More |
| Eagle Gate College | UT | Associate, Diploma | More |
| Elmira Business Institute | NY | Certificate | More |
| Everest College | ON, VA, IL, WA, UT, IN, OR, TX, NV, CO, CA, MO | Diploma | |
| Everest College of Business Technology and Healthcare | ON | Diploma | More |
| Everest Institute | WV, GA, FL, MN, PA, TX, MA, MI | Diploma | More |
| Everest University | FL | Diploma | More |
| First Institute | IL | Certificate | More |
| Florida Technical College | FL | Associate | More |
| Fortis College | VA, AL, OH | Associate, Coursework | |
| Gallipolis Career College | OH | Associate, Diploma | More |
| Gibbs Schools | MA | Associate | More |
| Globe University | WI, MN, SD | Associate, Diploma | More |
| Harrison College | IN, Online | Certificate | More |
| Hickey College | MO | Associate | More |
| Interface College | WA | Diploma | More |
| Kaplan Career Institute | OH, TN, TX, MI | Diploma | More |
| Kaplan College | CO, CA, WI, TX | Certificate, Diploma | More |
| Lansdale School of Business | PA | Associate | More |
| Lincoln College of New England | CT | Associate, Certificate | More |
| Lincoln Tech® | PA, MA | Coursework | More |
| McCann School of Business & Technology | PA | Diploma | More |
| Medical Careers Institute | NC | Associate | More |
| Milan Institute | ID, CA, TX | Diploma | More |
| Miller-Motte Technical College | VA, NC, TN | Certificate, Diploma | More |
| Minnesota School of Business | MN | Associate, Diploma | More |
| National American University Campus | CO, MN, NM | Associate | |
| National College | VA, OH, TN, KY, IN | Diploma | More |
| North West College | CA | Diploma | More |
| Ohio Business College Columbus | OH | Associate | More |
| Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology | OH | Associate, Certificate | |
| PACE Institute | PA | Diploma | More |
| Penn Foster Career School | Online | Diploma | More |
| Pennco Tech | NJ, PA | Diploma | More |
| Pioneer Pacific College | OR | Associate, Diploma | More |
| Platt College | CA | Associate | More |
| Plaza College | NY | Certificate | More |
| Ridley Lowell Business and Technical Institute | NY | Diploma | More |
| Salter College | MA | Associate, Certificate | More |
| Sanford-Brown Institute | MD, NY, TX, PA | Associate, Certificate, Diploma | More |
| Santa Barbara Business College | CA | Diploma | More |
| Santa Barbara Business College Online | Online | Diploma | More |
| Sanz School | VA, MD, DC | Diploma | More |
| Spencerian College | KY | Associate | More |
| St. Louis College of Health Careers | MO | Coursework | More |
| Stratford Career Institute | Online | Diploma | More |
| Success College | NS | Diploma | More |
| Sullivan University | KY | Diploma | More |
| Thompson Institute | PA | Diploma | More |
| Trumbull Business College | OH | Associate | More |
| Vatterott College | IL, OH, TN, KS, MO, NE, OK, IA | Diploma | More |
| Vista College | UT | Certificate | More |
| YTI Career Institute | PA | Diploma | More |
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| Common Job Activities | |
|---|---|
| Getting Information | ![]() |
| Performing For Or Working Directly With The Public | ![]() |
| Assisting And Caring For Others | ![]() |
| Interacting With Computers | ![]() |
| Communicating With Supervisors, Peers, Or Subordinates | ![]() |
| Performing Administrative Activities | ![]() |
| Establishing And Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | ![]() |
| Documenting/Recording Information | ![]() |
| Communicating With Persons Outside Organization | ![]() |
| Organizing, Planning, And Prioritizing Work | ![]() |
| Scheduling Work And Activities | ![]() |
| Updating And Using Relevant Knowledge | ![]() |
| Making Decisions And Solving Problems | ![]() |
Tools and Technologies Used by Some Medical Secretaries
- Accounting Software
- Calendar And Scheduling Software
- Data Base User Interface And Query Software
- Desktop Computers
- Desktop Publishing Software
- Dictation Machines
- Electronic Mail Software
- Facsimile Machines
- Graphics Or Photo Imaging Software
- Hospital Intercom Systems
- Internet Browser Software
- Laser Printers
- Medical Software
- Notebook Computers
- Office Suite Software
- Personal Computers
- Photocopiers
- Point Of Sale Credit Or Debit Verification Kits
- Premise Branch Exchange PBX Systems
- Presentation Software
- Scanners
- Special Purpose Telephones
- Spreadsheet Software
- Word Processing Software
Related Pages Detailing Characteristics for Medical Secretaries
- Career Summary, including overview, salary, education, and job titles
- Personal Skills and knowledge required
- Personal Characteristics, including interests and personality
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| Contact With Others | ![]() |
| Work With Work Group Or Team | ![]() |
| Deal With External Customers | ![]() |
| Face-To-Face Discussions | ![]() |
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| Spend Time Sitting | ![]() |
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| 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 | ![]() |
| Impact Of Decisions On Co-Workers Or Company Results | ![]() |
| Freedom To Make Decisions | ![]() |
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| Physical Proximity | ![]() |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | ![]() |
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| Responsibility For Outcomes And Results | ![]() |
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