Medical Secretary II - Pediatrics Gastroenterology
About The Position
This position works in an area with no patient contact and performs secretarial duties, such as typing medical dictation, preparing spreadsheet/report formats, filing, etc. The primary duties include typing reports, agendas, and other documents using PC-based software for scheduling, spreadsheet analysis, budget/finance reports, and clinic statistical data. The role also involves transcribing medical documents, maintaining medical records, answering telephones, managing appointment schedules, maintaining file systems, and assisting administrative/physician staff during peak times, vacations, or illnesses. Additionally, the position handles routing incoming mail, obtaining prior authorizations for procedures, medications, and imaging, and performs other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
- Medical Office Setting (2 Years)
- No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
- A driver's license is not required for this position.
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.
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office
- Results Reporting
- Spreadsheets
- Working Independently
Responsibilities
- Types reports, agendas and other documents using PC-based software for scheduling, spreadsheet analysis, budget/finance reports, clinic statistical data, etc.
- Transcribes medical documents, such as letters, correspondence, medical record notes, nurse's notes and manuscripts.
- Maintains medical records and notes.
- Answers telephones, takes messages and forwards to appropriate persons.
- Maintains the daily appointment schedule for visitors and patient office visits.
- Maintains file system, including retrieval, copy and disposal of files.
- Maintains memberships, societies, licensures and curriculum vitae.
- Assists administrative/physician staff during peak times, vacations/illnesses.
- Routes incoming mail.
- Obtains prior authorizations for procedures, medications, imaging, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- 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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
