Medical Secretary III; Remote - Gastroenterology​/Hepatology

Position: Medical Secretary III (Remote) - Gastroenterology/Hepatology
Location: St. Louis

Medical Secretary III (Remote) - Gastroenterology/Hepatology

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Position Summary

Works either remotely or in an area with no patient contact and performs advanced secretarial duties, such as typing medical dictation requiring substantial use of medical terminology and maintains physician’s schedules.

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description Primary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Transcribes medical documents such as physician’s letters, correspondence, nurse’s notes and manuscripts; if order entry in the electronic medical record is part of the job function, completes requisitions/orders per WashU guidelines.
• 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 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

Medical Office Setting (3 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver’s License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree

Preferred Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred Skills

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office
• Software Packages
• Working Independently

Grade

G07-H

Salary Range

$19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a 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!

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU 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.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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