Medical Secretary III - Certified - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Washington University in St. Louis

100d • $19 - $29

About The Position

The position involves working in a patient care area and performing advanced secretarial duties, including typing medical dictation that requires substantial use of medical terminology and maintaining physician’s schedules. The role includes transcribing medical documents, maintaining appointment schedules, scheduling meetings, arranging conference calls, and making travel arrangements. The individual will also greet visitors, answer phones, take messages, and serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• 3 years of work experience in a medical office setting.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Skills in decision making, interpersonal communication, medical terminology, Microsoft Office, and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes medical documents such as physician’s letters, correspondence, nurse’s notes, and manuscripts.
• Completes requisitions/orders per Washington University 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, and makes travel arrangements.
• 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.
• Provides information according to departmental procedures and policies.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, physicians, and staff.
• Assists administrative/clinical staff during peak times, vacations, and 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 with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, and employee assistance program (EAP).
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED