Working Conditions
Medical secretaries will usually work in a comfortable office, although some time will probably be spent in a reception environment, with interaction with members of the public a likely feature of the daily job. Most medical secretaries work to a nine to five timetable and have weekends free. Part-time hours are also usually available if desired. The job can be stressful, since other employees are dependent upon the work undertaken by medical secretaries. They have a large amount of responsibility and often have to work to tight deadlines, particularly when researching contemporary medical topics which evolve quickly.