One of a series of 12 in the secretarial/clerical area, this booklet for the vocational instructor contains a job description for the medical secretary, a task list under 17 areas of competency, an occupational tasks competency record (suggested as replacement for the traditional report card), a list of industry representatives and educators involved in developing the materials, and statements of competencies and a separate competency record for the area of human relations and personal development. Job duties listed for the medical secretary are concerned with three principal areas: Patient contact, office procedure, and medical specialization. In addition to the usual secretarial skills the medical secretary list covers knowledge of terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease conditions, and how to put the knowledge to use. Areas of competency in human relations and personal development are included (communication, self-development, personal appearance, office attitude, social and business etiquette, and job-seeking skills). Statements of competencies may be graded at either the secondary or postsecondary level, and the competency records are intended to follow the student through vocational training at both levels. Tasks in the task list are cross referenced with those in the booklets for other secretarial/clerical jobs. (MF)