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Ogletree Deakins

Practice Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$46K - $88K/yr

... secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys, performing complex and specialized ... Using word processing and document management software, the Practice Assistant 2 prepares and ...

Ogletree Deakins

Practice Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$46K - $88K/yr

... secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys, performing complex and specialized ... Using word processing and document management software, the Practice Assistant 2 prepares and ...

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What is the difference between Practice Secretary vs Medical Secretary?

AspectPractice SecretaryMedical Secretary
CredentialsHigh school diploma, administrative trainingHigh school diploma, medical office training
Work EnvironmentMedical practices, clinics, healthcare officesHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustryMedical practices, outpatient clinicsHospitals, medical offices
Common TasksScheduling, billing, patient recordsMedical transcription, appointment coordination

Practice Secretaries and Medical Secretaries both support healthcare providers but differ mainly in their specific tasks and work environments. Practice Secretaries typically work in outpatient clinics handling administrative duties, while Medical Secretaries often work in hospitals managing medical documentation and transcription. Both roles require strong organizational skills and healthcare knowledge, but their daily responsibilities and settings vary.

Do practice secretaries need certification?

Practice secretaries typically do not require formal certification, but obtaining certification such as the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) can enhance job prospects and demonstrate professional competence. Employers may also value skills in office management, medical terminology, and familiarity with electronic health records. Certification is often voluntary but can be beneficial for career advancement.
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Infographic showing various Practice Secretary job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Secretary (Office Automation)

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

Internal Revenue Service
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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Posted 3 days ago

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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

1. Serves as the liaison between the manager and his/her key subordinate staff members and other key officials. Assures understanding and clarification of manager's views on all problems and issues. Serves as liaison with Headquarter and Program Officials in matters relating to highly sensitive congressional inquires, reorganizations, receiving and transmitting information, etc.

2. Acts as office manager for the office and ensures that the practices and procedures used by secretaries and administrative staff in subordinate offices are consistent with those of the office. On own initiative, recommends changes in administrative policies. Devises and installs office procedures and practices to be used by secretaries and administrative staff in subordinate offices. Prepares agenda for and conducts periodic secretarial training sessions for all secretaries.

3. Exercises exclusive control over the manager's appointments, with complete authority for commitments of time. Screens all calls and visitors, answering most questions and completing most administrative business involving established policy or routine matters.

4. Analyzes incoming directives, manual issuances, policy changes, regulatory and procedural changes, etc., for significant potential effect on manager's objectives and for general interests of the manager. Alerts manager of the area of potential impact and arranges for any necessary follow-up technical review by an appropriate segment of the organization. Ensures the follow-up action is accomplished.

5. Personally handles to completion a variety of administrative projects, performing necessary coordination, making contacts, obtaining comments from management officials concerned, and preparing correspondence. Reviews agenda items for Executive Conferences and assembles digests, consolidates comments from management officials, and summarizes material for use by the manager in preparation for conferences.

Standard Position Descriptions (SPD): PD92940 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

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