Medical Secretary III (Shiloh, IL) - Medical Oncology

Washington University in St Louis•Shiloh, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Secretary III position performs advanced secretarial duties, including typing medical dictation that requires substantial use of medical terminology, and maintaining physician's schedules. This role is crucial in supporting the medical oncology department by managing administrative tasks and ensuring smooth patient flow.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Medical Office Setting (3 Years)
Microsoft Office
Software Packages
Working Independently

Nice To Haves

Associate degree
Communication
Decision Making
Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

Transcribe medical documents such as physician’s letters, correspondence, nurse’s notes and manuscripts.
Complete requisitions/orders per WashU guidelines if order entry in the electronic medical record is part of the job function.
Maintain physician’s daily appointment schedule and calendar.
Schedule meetings, arrange conference calls, reserve catering services, make travel arrangements and complete travel expense reports.
Schedule appointments and procedures for patients.
Prepare patient charts, including delivering workups.
Greet visitors, answer telephone, take messages and screen patient inquiries, providing information according to departmental procedures and policies.
Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff, providing routine information to patient inquiries.
Assist administrative/clinical staff during peak times, vacations/illnesses.
Assist with retrieval and delivery of reports, films, etc.
Perform 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 with 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 for continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years