Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant
Careers
Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand
What you might do
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants do administrative tasks for health care offices. They may answer phones, schedule appointments, bill patients, and keep records.
Where you might work
Doctor’s office, hospital, other health care office.
Related Links
My Next Move: Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
O*Net Online: Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Association for Healthcare Administrative Professionals (AHCAP)
American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM)
Education Required
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants usually complete on-the-job training, including medical terminology.
Where to Study
CT State Community College
Bristol Community College
Cape Cod Community College
- Administrative Assistant – Medical Office (certificate)
- Business Technology: Medical Administrative Assistant Concentration (AS)
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Middlesex Community College
Northern Essex Community College
Quincy College
Quinsigamond Community College
Springfield Technical Community College
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126