in a general office environment, your duties will typically consist of data entry, word processing, office management, document preparation and filing, presentation creation, and performing basic office accounting tasks. As a medical administrative assistant, you will work in doctor offices, clinics, and hospitals. Most administrative assistant duties revolve around managing and distributing information within an office. This generally includes answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files. Administrative assistants may also be in charge of sending and receiving correspondence, as well as greeting clients and customersMost administrative assistant duties revolve around managing and distributing information within an office. This generally includes answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files. Administrative assistants may also be in charge of sending and receiving correspondence, as well as greeting clients and customers