Medical Reception/Receptionist

CIP 51.0712 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

33 total including inactive

States

Across 9 states

Graduates (2023)

695

Total completions

Medical Reception/Receptionist is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 9 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Minnesota, Wisconsin and Georgia.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$66,140

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Job Growth

-0.3%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,386

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $9,872, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 63 (9.1%)

Female: 632 (90.9%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 671 (96.5%)

Associate: 24 (3.5%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Enterprising

Social

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Monitoring

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Helping others

♦ Achievement

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people?

Do you value monitoring?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.