Medical Administrative Specialist Job Description
Similar to an administrative assistant, a medical administrative specialist assists the hospital by scheduling appointments and maintaining records. Administrative assistant jobs are expected to continue to increase at a steady rate through 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Job Description
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Medical administrative specialists spend most of their time organizing information and coordinating appointments.
Education and Training
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Associate degrees in applied science are offered for medical administrative careers; the coursework includes speech, medical terminology and business management courses.
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Skills
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Medical administrative specialist must have excellent communication skills, organizational skills and a close attention to detail. Candidates must also maintain private information.
Duties
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Basic medical administrative specialist duties include transcribing documents, maintaining files, scheduling appointments and meetings, and data entry.
Working Conditions
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Medical administrative specialists work in hospital offices. They often spend long hours sitting in front of a computer.
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