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Human Resources & ConsultingStableBright Outlook

Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant

Operational-level

Also known as: Administrative Support Specialist, Appointment Scheduler, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMMA), Client Service Coordinator

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
Medical AdministrationMedical Office ManagementHealth Information ManagementMedical BillingPatient ServicesHealthcareAdministrative SupportCustomer ServiceOperations

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Henry Schein DentrixMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade · has a large number of job openings.

Projected growth

+4.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

89,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

979,000

in 2025 → 1,026,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Front Desk Receptionist
  • Office Assistant
  • Data Entry Clerk

Where it can lead

  • Medical Office Manager
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Medical Coder/Biller Specialist

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly transform this role by automating routine tasks like scheduling, data entry, and billing processes, allowing professionals to focus on more complex patient interactions and critical administrative support. While some tasks may be streamlined, the need for human oversight, empathy, and problem-solving in personalized patient care and complex administrative issues will remain crucial. Professionals will increasingly use AI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in medical record management and communication.