Washington University in St. Louis
Medical Secretary III - Certified - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Medical Secretary III - Certified - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Washington University in St. Louis Position Summary Works in a patient care area and performs advanced secretarial duties such as typing medical dictation requiring substantial use of medical terminology and maintains physician’s schedules. 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 Washington University 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. Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross Work Experience: Medical Office Setting (3 Years) Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree Skills: Decision Making, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Software Packages, Working Independently Salary Range: $19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly Benefits Statement: 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%. 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.
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Washington University in St. Louis Position Summary Works in a patient care area and performs advanced secretarial duties such as typing medical dictation requiring substantial use of medical terminology and maintains physician’s schedules. 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 Washington University 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. Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross Work Experience: Medical Office Setting (3 Years) Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree Skills: Decision Making, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Software Packages, Working Independently Salary Range: $19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly Benefits Statement: 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%. 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.
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