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Medical Secretary

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.

Annual openings

1,430

Median wage

$46,920

Typical education

One to two years post-secondary training

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Career requirements

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Typical education

One to two years post-secondary training

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

Entry-level

Experience detail

This is an entry-level role so no experience in a Healthcare environment is required. However, full or part-time work experience of any kind developing the listed knowledge and abilities is preferred, with previous Healthcare and Customer Service experience being valued.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenMay vary
  • On a computerYes
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Healthcare
  • Administration

Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
  2. Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
  3. Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
  4. Maintain medical records, technical library, or correspondence files.
  5. Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
  6. Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms.
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