This program is designed to provide the basic training necessary to office personnel in a medical facility. The program content is subject to change pending American Medical Records Association recommendations and approval.

Nature of Work
Medical Office Personnel perform clerical duties and assist administrators in a medical office. Their duties include routine typing and word processing, preparing and maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, and related work. In some offices they may be responsible for bookkeeping, billing patients, handling credits and collections, and preparing other financial reports.

Jobs
Medical secretaries or any clerical position in the medical field.

Employers
Physicians, hospitals, clinics, and public health agencies.

Outlook
Balance. Faster than average growth in the employment of medical secretaries is expected in both the nation and the state. Advancements in technology using computer automation may decrease the need for medical secretaries. However, the rapid growth of the health services industry should provide good opportunities for those interested in this field.

Earnings
Average salaries for medical secretaries ranged from $17,430-22,510/yr. Entry level wage is about $15,060. Locally, wages range from $8.12-11.47/hr.

Tech Prep
Medical Office Personnel is currently designed for Tech Prep. Students in High School should contact their High School Counselor.

Earnings vary greatly according to location, experience, and individual.