Career Profile
Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities.
General Information
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.
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Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 233 openings per year are projected for Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants.
Employment Change
Employment for Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.8% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $17.66/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.95, while experienced workers are paid $21.03. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 1,396 Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,631.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants are Offices of Physicians, Offices of Dentists, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Administrative.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants is HS diploma or less. 32% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.