Medical Administrative Specialist Technology and Responsibilities

New Breed Today’s administrative assistant is a new breed of worker. He or she now shoulders much responsibility in today’s fast-paced, technology- driven era.

Important Qualities  Integrity  Patient data private by law  Interpersonal skills Communicate effectively Be courteous  Organizational skills  Keep files, folders, and schedules

Training On the job Office procedures Computer programs Office documents Certification can demonstrate competency Each office will have a few weeks of training to learn how that office operates

Technology

Technology continued Medical software Medisoft Office procedures Terminology Billing and transcription Proofreading and editing

Responsibilities  Answering phone  Greeting patients and visitors  Ordering supplies  Sorting mail  Bookkeeping  Creating invoices

Responsibilities continued*  Maintaining patient records  Processing insurance forms  Scheduling patient appointments  Transcribing dictation  Coordinating various meetings and seminars  Making travel and accommodation arrangements

Salary  Most earn between $21,680 and $57,188 a year*  If employed by psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals average of $42,250  Other high paying employers include insurance companies, scientific research firms and dental offices  An increase is projected to increase by almost 29% between 2012 and 2022

Job Prospects Job openings are expected to come from the need to replace secretaries. With a combination of certification, work experience and computer skills you have the best job prospects.

The Best To secure and retain the best administrative assistants, employers are offering more robust salaries and benefits. A couple perks can be flexible schedules and vacation time.

Medical Administrative Specialist The role of a medical administrative specialists is to keep an office organized and ensure that everything runs smoothly. It can be the glue that holds an office together.

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