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Is being a medical secretary a good fit for you?

Handles office work in a medical practice or hospital. Books appointments, bills patients, and keeps records and letters in order.

What the work involves

  • Answers phones and puts calls through to the right staff.
  • Books and confirms patient tests, operations and medical appointments.
  • Completes insurance and other claim forms.
  • Greets visitors, finds out why they came and directs them to the right staff.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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