Medical Documentation and Secretarial Program

The Medical Documentation and Secretarial Program is a program that provides training on medical documentation and secretarial issues, which have an important role in the health sector. This program focuses on the organization of medical records in medical institutions, the management of documentation processes and the acquisition of medical secretarial skills.

The Medical Documentation and Secretarial Program provides students with basic knowledge on topics such as medical terminology, health law, ethics, patient privacy and confidentiality. In addition, the development of practical skills such as managing medical documentation processes, preparing patient files, communicating with patients and arranging appointments is also an important part of the program.

This program provides students with preparation for the working environment in health institutions and introduces them to current practices in health services. Students learn to use computer-based medical documentation systems and gain mastery of medical terminology. In addition, emphasis is placed on the development of general skills such as communication skills, time management and teamwork.

The Medical Documentation and Secretarial Program offers graduates job opportunities in medical institutions in positions such as medical secretary, documentation specialist or health information management specialist. At the same time, graduates can specialize in health management, health information systems or related fields by continuing their advanced degree programs.

This program aims to educate graduates who can adapt to the rapid changes in the healthcare sector, respect ethical values, have high communication skills and can use technology effectively.

Hospitals: Graduates can take on medical secretarial duties in hospitals. It is able to perform tasks such as arranging medical records in hospitals, preparing and managing patient files.

Clinics: Medical documentation and secretarial graduates can work in private clinics or outpatient clinics. Here, he is able to perform tasks such as arranging patient records, appointment tracking, communication and coordination.

Health Insurance Companies: There may be opportunities to work in health insurance companies in positions requiring expertise in medical documentation and secretarial issues. Graduates can take part in the evaluation of hospital bills, examination of medical reports and paying processes.

Ministry of Health and Health Administration: Graduates of Medical Documentation and Secretarial may have the opportunity to work in public institutions such as the ministry of health or health administration. Here, graduates can take part in tasks such as the management of medical records, the implementation of health policies and the regulation of health services.

Health Information Management Companies: Graduates can work in health information management companies in positions that require expertise in medical documentation and records management. These companies can provide consulting services to health institutions and offer solutions for the management of medical records in electronic environment.

The institutions included in this list are some examples where Medical Documentation and Secretarial graduates can work. However, graduates can also find job opportunities in various health-related organizations such as private health centers, research institutions and medical software companies.

Undergraduate Departments that Can be Transferred with DGS:

Health Management

Management of Health Institutions

Business Management

Business

* These are the sections included in the 2024 OSYM manual.