Medical Office Secretary Jobs

Medical Office Secretary jobs are open across healthcare systems, private practices, outpatient clinics, and specialty offices, at every level from entry-level to senior administrative, with specializations in patient scheduling, medical records management, and insurance coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles87
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerColumbia Public Schools
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type87% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Office Secretary and Sales Person
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Office Secretary and Sales Person
Aj's roofing & restoration
Bartlett, Tennessee
Construction
Roofing
Skilled Trades
$8.75 - $13/hr
On-Site

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Secretary - Warehouse - Central Office
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Secretary - Warehouse - Central Office
Montgomery Public Schools
Athens, Alabama
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Activities Office Secretary at Prairie Point Middle School (2026-2027)
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Activities Office Secretary at Prairie Point Middle School (2026-2027)
College Community School District
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
501-1,000

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Secretary at Accounting Office
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Secretary at Accounting Office
Portillos's Enterprises
West Valley City, Utah
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$14 - $18/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Facility Services Office Secretary
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Facility Services Office Secretary
Community Unit School District 200
Wheaton, Illinois
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Medical Office Secretary Job Market

Who's Hiring

Columbia Public Schools4 open roles
Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan4 open roles
SmartSeal2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical office secretary jobs.

  • High school diploma or equivalent with one to two years of medical office experience
  • Proficiency in electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth
  • Knowledge of medical terminology used in scheduling, documentation, and correspondence
  • Experience verifying insurance coverage and processing prior authorizations
  • Strong multi-line phone management and patient-facing communication skills
  • Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements

Tips for Your Medical Office Secretary Job Search

Tailor your resume to clinical settings

Highlight experience with electronic health record systems like Epic or Athenahealth by name, not just 'EHR software.' Hiring managers in medical offices scan for specific platforms, and naming yours signals you won't need system training from day one.

List your medical terminology knowledge explicitly

Many medical office secretary postings screen for familiarity with clinical terminology used in scheduling, coding, and correspondence. If you've completed a medical terminology course or used it daily in a prior role, call that out in a dedicated skills section.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists medical office secretary openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that match your specialty exposure

Medical office secretary roles vary significantly by specialty, from orthopedics to oncology to behavioral health. If you've supported a specific specialty, search for it directly. Your familiarity with that patient population and workflow is a concrete differentiator interviewers notice.

Prepare concrete examples for phone screens

Expect early-stage calls to ask how you've handled scheduling conflicts, insurance verification issues, or high patient call volume. Prepare two or three specific situations with outcomes ready, not general descriptions of your duties.

Follow up after submitting through HR portals

Applications submitted through large health system portals often sit in queues for weeks. A brief, professional follow-up email to the hiring coordinator after five to seven business days keeps your name visible and signals genuine interest in that specific office.

Medical Office Secretary Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most medical office secretarys?

Columbia Public Schools, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, and SmartSeal are hiring the most medical office secretarys right now, with openings concentrated in California, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and multi-specialty group practices tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.

How many medical office secretary jobs are remote?

About 13% of medical office secretary openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most front-desk and patient-facing functions. Remote roles do exist primarily in medical records review, referral coordination, and administrative support work that doesn't require direct patient contact.

How do you become a medical office secretary?

Most employers require a high school diploma and prefer candidates who have completed a medical office administration program at a community college or vocational school. From there, you build experience through entry-level administrative or receptionist roles in clinical settings, develop proficiency in an EHR platform, and gain working knowledge of insurance verification and medical terminology through on-the-job exposure.

Can you get hired as a medical office secretary with little or no experience?

Yes, entry-level medical office secretary roles are common, particularly at urgent care clinics, smaller private practices, and community health centers that expect to train new hires on their specific systems. Strong phone skills, a professional demeanor, and any coursework in medical terminology or office administration can substitute for direct experience when applying to those openings.

What does the medical office secretary interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a brief phone screen from an HR coordinator or practice manager, followed by an in-person or video interview focused on how you handle scheduling conflicts, patient communication, and confidentiality situations. Some offices include a short skills assessment covering typing speed or EHR navigation. Final interviews for larger health systems may involve a second round with a department supervisor.

Where can I find and apply to medical office secretary jobs?

You can find and apply to medical office secretary jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, specialty experience, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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