Corresponding secretary vs assistant

The differences between corresponding secretaries and assistants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a corresponding secretary and an assistant. Additionally, a corresponding secretary has an average salary of $39,432, which is higher than the $37,363 average annual salary of an assistant.

The top three skills for a corresponding secretary include executive board, PHI and meeting minutes. The most important skills for an assistant are patients, customer service, and patient care.

Corresponding secretary vs assistant overview

	Corresponding Secretary	Assistant
Yearly salary	$39,432	$37,363
Hourly rate	$18.96	$17.96
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	6,728	557,900
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 70%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	2	2

Corresponding secretary vs assistant salary

Corresponding secretaries and assistants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Corresponding Secretary	Assistant
Average salary	$39,432	$37,363
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $67,000	Between $16,000 And $82,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Latham & Watkins
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between corresponding secretary and assistant education

There are a few differences between a corresponding secretary and an assistant in terms of educational background:

	Corresponding Secretary	Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 70%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	Western Carolina University

Corresponding secretary vs assistant demographics

Here are the differences between corresponding secretaries' and assistants' demographics:

	Corresponding Secretary	Assistant
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 27.5% Female, 72.5%	Male, 40.7% Female, 59.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 3.8% White, 65.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between corresponding secretary and assistant duties and responsibilities

Corresponding secretary example responsibilities.

Manage release of patient records to healthcare providers and attorneys, following HIPPA and JCAHO guidelines and regulations.
Manage financial bookkeeping efficiently for the company using QuickBooks.
Examine requests for HIPPA compliance and valid patient authorization.
Execute that appropricate release of information (written, verbal, electronic) in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Compose, type and finalize agenda by summarizing information; compile packet documents; edit and proofread agenda; disseminate information.
Distribute laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic test results for ready availability for nurses and physicians.

Assistant example responsibilities.

Manage circulations, including educational textbooks and DVDS, video technology and supplies.
Manage branches providing information technology support, logistics, training and operational support.
Manage company's twitter account and communicate with multiple physical therapy providers around the country
Optimize productivity in prioritizing and managing special projects, PowerPoint presentations for classes, and proctore exams for undergraduate classes.
Assist in jewelry design and assembly, manage company Facebook page, participate in wholesale buying, and manage retail inventory
Manage and update company Facebook page with daily updates, finding/sharing relevant and interesting information, and encouraging fan engagement.

Corresponding secretary vs assistant skills

Common corresponding secretary skills

Executive Board, 13%
PHI, 10%
Meeting Minutes, 8%
Subpoenas, 6%
External Communications, 6%
Facebook, 5%

Common assistant skills

Patients, 27%
Customer Service, 13%
Patient Care, 8%
CPR, 5%
Sales Floor, 5%
Scheduling Appointments, 3%