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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in New York

Medical secretaries and administrative assistants handle the paperwork and scheduling that keep medical offices running. They work in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories, using medical terminology to manage patient appointments, process billing, and maintain medical records and correspondence. In New York the median pay is $47,710 a year, 4% above the national median of $45,930.

$47,710median pay in New York, per year
$44,160–$56,310middle half earn
57,720employed in New York
$45,930U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York

165open roles like this on employer career sites, 30 in New York or remote
43employers hiring
80posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in New York and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingActive ListeningService OrientationReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingCoordinationComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministrativeMedicine and DentistryPersonnel and Human ResourcesComputers and Electronics

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O*NET-SOC 43-6013.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.