How do they match: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

  • Physician Office Specialist

  • Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
  • Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
  • Prepare correspondence or assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles, or conference proceedings.
  • Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
  • Schedule tests or procedures for patients, such as lab work or x-rays, based on physician orders.