Medical Secretary Certificate Program
Office Administration
Training
Provided by Online Training Directory
By increasing your skills you may increase your salary as a Medical Secretary. This program of study that takes up to 6 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included.
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Medical Secretary Certificate Program
Medical Secretary Certificate Program (Office 2007)
Full Description
| Career Opportunities This program provides educational opportunities for those interested in working as a medical secretary in single or multi-physician practices or large healthcare and allied health organizations. In addition to administrative skills, medical secretary students receive specialized training in medical terminology, anatomy, medical transcription, medical billing and word processing. Medical secretary is one of the fastest growing occupations. Career opportunities are best for those with formal training in the use of computerized office equipment and software as well as excellent interpersonal communication skills. Job titles can vary; however, jobs are plentiful. A medical secretary can find employment under the following titles medical secretary, medical transcriptionist, medical records secretary, rehabilitation specialist assistant, rehabilitation secretary, medical office receptionist, insurance specialist, medical voucher clerk, underwriting clerk, clinic clerk, admissions clerk and hospital clerk. Salary Individual salary amounts differ. But, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical secretaries earned a median annual salary of $23,430 in 2000. The middle 50% earned between $19,530 and $28,120. The lowest 10% earned less than $16,510, and the highest 10% earned more than $34,510. Medical Secretary Curriculum In order to obtain a Certificate of Completion you must successfully complete the five courses listed on this page. For more details about this entire certificate program and requirements you should click on each of the courses listed on this page and print out the entire course description. Students have up to 6 months to complete this program. |
Required Courses:
Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide To Professional Billing & Coding
How To Master Business Writing
Medical Terminology Training
Introduction to the Administration of a Medical Office
Office 2007 Series (Fast Track)
Contact Hours: 148
About The Training Provider: Online Training Directory
Online Training Directory - Workforce and Continuing Ed online courses are offered at basic, intermediate and advanced levels. Going beyond basic training provides a deeper and more educationally rewarding learning experience, especially for students who wish to advance careers or initiate new ones. For the general lifelong learner we continue to offer "fun to learn" single, stand-alone courses.
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