Medical secretary NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for medical secretary.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for medical secretary is 13112 (Medical administrative assistants), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
13112
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 13112 covers
Medical administrative assistants perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties in doctor's offices, hospitals, medical clinics and other medical settings.
| Unit group | 13112 — Medical administrative assistants |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Schedule and confirm medical appointments and receive and communicate messages for medical staff and patients
- Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review
- Interview patients in order to complete forms, documents and case histories
- Complete insurance and other claim forms
- Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
- Prepare draft agendas for meetings and take, transcribe and distribute minutes
To use NOC 13112 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 13112 →
Other job titles under NOC 13112
- Ward secretary
- Administrative assistant - medical
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 13112, one of these may fit better:
- Chief of medical staff — NOC 30010 (Managers in health care, TEER 0)
- Corporate secretary — NOC 12100 (Executive assistants, TEER 2)
- Diagnostic medical sonography instructor — NOC 32122 (Medical sonographers, TEER 2)
- Legal secretary — NOC 13111 (Legal administrative assistants, TEER 3)
- Litigation secretary — NOC 13111 (Legal administrative assistants, TEER 3)
- Medical device reprocessing technician — NOC 33109 (Other assisting occupations in support of health services, TEER 3)
- Medical doctor — NOC 31102 (General practitioners and family physicians, TEER 1)
- Medical instruments sales agent — NOC 62100 (Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for medical secretary?+
In NOC 2021, "medical secretary" is an example title in unit group 13112 — Medical administrative assistants. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is medical secretary eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 13112 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does medical secretary get extra CRS points?+
NOC 13112 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a medical secretary get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 13112 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says medical secretary but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 13112. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.