As a chief medical secretary, you are the organizational backbone of a medical department, whose duties include coordinating appointments, maintaining patient records, communicating with patients and medical professionals, and supporting the chief medical secretary in administrative matters.
In Germany, a chief secretary can expect an average monthly salary of about 4.159 € gross.
The profession of chief secretary usually requires completed training in the commercial sector, for example as a medical specialist or in office communication. In addition, knowledge of the medical sector and a good command of office applications are advantageous. Many employers also value relevant professional experience in a similar position.
With additional training, they can seek to change positions in other areas of healthcare, such as management in clinics or taking on management functions in the administrative field.