There are approximately 695-850 medical secretaries currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. A few jobs are union. About 10-15 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Many others have completed a high school level education. Most employers require 1-2 years of prior experience.
Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements.
Some fill openings by hiring referrals from employees. Job descriptions range from entry-level filing and billing positions to transcription and office management positions. Promotions may lead to higher level clerical or supervisory positions, or may take the form of increased responsibilities and higher pay. Some also report that database skills are important. Spanish fluency may be important.