# Medical Secretary

Occupation

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A medical secretary manages the administrative side of a medical office, scheduling appointments through EHR scheduling systems, handling correspondence, and applying medical terminology to communicate accurately with clinical staff and patients. They often assist with medical billing/coding basics and rely on MS Office proficiency and strong customer service to keep the front office running smoothly. This entry-to-mid-level role is common in physician practices, clinics, and hospital departments.

Top skills: [Customer Service](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/customer-service), [Medical Terminology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/medical-terminology)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Administrative Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/administrative-assistant)
- Often leads to: [Clinical Office Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-office-manager), [Medical Office Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/medical-office-manager)

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