Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist

 

Career Description

A medical secretary/transcriptionist performs all of the duties of a typical secretary but in the specialized setting of a medical office. Medical secretaries may process correspondence, transcribe dictation, prepare reports or organize meetings for their employers.

Annual Salary

Entry: $22,173	Mean: $27,977	Experienced: $33,800
Source: Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council, 2006 Salary Data

Hourly Wage

Entry: $10.66	Mean: $13.46	Experienced: $16.25
Source: Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council, 2006 Salary Data

Academic Requirements

Anyone with basic office skills is eligible to be hired as a medical secretary and can receive on-the-job training. However, extra training or advanced skills make an applicant more attractive to an employer.

Schools

Johnson County Community College
913/469-3803

Penn Valley Community College
816/759-4000

Pinnacle Career Institute
816/331-5700

Techskills — Kansas City
913/342-7100

Vatterott College
816/861-1000

Wright Business College
800/555-4003

Professional Associations

National
American Association for Medical Transcription
HCEA (affiliated with the American Hospital Association)

State
Missouri Association for Medical Transcription
Missouri Health Care Executive Assistants - 573/893-3700

Additional Information

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