Medical Secretary II - Pediatric Endocrinology

Washington University in St. Louis • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs advanced secretarial duties and assists with the coordination of various office duties for the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes. The role involves transcribing medical documents, managing physician schedules, scheduling patient appointments and procedures, preparing patient charts, and serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and staff. The Medical Secretary II will also assist administrative/clinical staff during peak times or absences and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Medical Office Setting (2 Years)
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Medical Terminology
• Results Reporting
• Spreadsheets
• Working Independently

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes medical documents, such as physician’s letters, correspondence, nurse’s notes and manuscripts.
• Completes requisitions/orders per WashU guidelines if order entry in the electronic medical record is part of the job function.
• Maintains physician’s daily appointment schedule and calendar.
• Schedules meetings, arranges conference calls, reserves catering services, makes travel arrangements and completes travel expense reports.
• Schedules appointments and procedures for patients.
• Prepares patient charts, including delivering workups.
• Greets visitors, answers telephone, takes messages and screens patient inquiries, providing information according to departmental procedures and policies.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff, providing routine information to patient inquiries.
• Assists administrative/clinical staff during peak times, vacations/illnesses.
• Assists with retrieval and delivery of reports, films, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees