Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist

 

Career Description

A medical secretary/transcriptionist performs all of the duties of a typical secretary but in the specialized setting of a medical office. Medical secretaries may process correspondence, transcribe dictation, prepare reports or organize meetings for their employers.

Academic Requirements

Anyone with basic office skills is eligible to be hired as a medical secretary and can receive on-the-job training. However, extra training or advanced skills make an applicant more attractive to an employer.

Schools

CALC Institute of Technology (Alton, Illinois)
618/474-0616

Career Alternatives Learning Center
314/209-1777

Midwest Institute for Medical Assistants
800/695-5550

Missouri College
314/909-5546

MVC Computer and Business School
636/282-6060

Vatterott College (O'Fallon)
636/978-7488

Vatterott College (St. Ann)
314/428-5900

Vatterott College (Sunset Hills)
314/843-4200

Professional Associations

National
American Association for Medical Transcription
HCEA (affiliated with the American Hospital Association)

State
Missouri Association for Medical Transcription
Missouri Health Care Executive Assistants - 573/893-3700

Additional Information

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