What Is a Medical Administrative Specialist?
A medical administrative specialist is an office administrator who has specialized skills relating to the health field. This position was known at one time as a medical secretary, but as secretarial positions have evolved into more technical, specialized positions, the official name has evolved to reflect the increasing responsibility of the job as well. An administrative specialist in any capacity performs clerical tasks and manages office files, systems, and most of the daily functions required of office personnel. A medical administrative specialist performs all of these tasks, but must also have extensive knowledge of the medical field.
