Medical Secretary III - Pediatric Allergy & Pulmonary Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our growing team at WashU Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine. This position performs advanced secretarial duties, such as typing medical dictation requiring substantial use of medical terminology, transcribing orders, assisting with scheduling specialty clinics, procedures, and imaging, patient screening prior to scheduling, and maintaining physician’s schedules. This is not a patient facing position. Hybrid work potential after a minimum of 6 months full time on site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Medical Office Setting (3 Years)
• Ability to type and use various software packages.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree

Responsibilities

• Transcribes medical documents, orders, and referrals in electronic medical record system.
• Files and routes all clinic documentation and inbound faxes.
• Completes requisitions/orders per WashU guidelines.
• Screens patient inquiries, providing information according to departmental procedures and policies.
• Schedules appointments and procedures for Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonary patients including all multidisciplinary clinics.
• Prepares patient charts, including delivering work-ups.
• 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.
• Additional 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.
• 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