Ward Clerk Career

*A job as a Ward Clerk falls under the broader career category of Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants : Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.


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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$35,060

Median Hourly Wage

$16.86*

Total Employed Nationally

556,820


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.