Medical Secretary III - Obstetrics and Gynecology Job at Washington University i

Medical Secretary III - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

Position Summary: Hybrid schedule, 40 hours per week. Performs advanced secretarial duties including typing medical dictation requiring substantial use of medical terminology and maintaining physician’s schedules.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Transcribe medical documents such as physician’s letters, correspondence, nurse’s notes, and manuscripts; complete requisitions/orders in the electronic medical record per Washington University guidelines if required.
• Maintain physicians’ daily appointment schedules, arrange meetings, conference calls, reservations for catering, travel arrangements, and complete travel expense reports.
• Schedule appointments and procedures for patients and prepare patient charts, including delivering workups.
• Greets visitors, answers the telephone, takes messages, screens patient inquiries, and provides information according to departmental procedures and policies.
• Serve as liaison between patients, physicians, and staff, providing routine information to patient inquiries.
• Assist administrative/clinical staff during peak times, vacations, and illnesses.
• Retrieve and deliver reports, films, and related documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Patient care setting.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Education & Qualifications:

• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Associate degree.
• Certifications: None required.
• Work Experience: Medical office setting, 3 years.
• Skills: Communication, decision making, medical terminology, Microsoft Office, software packages, working independently.
• Driver’s License: Not required.

Grade: G07-H

Salary Range: $19.29 – $29.91 per hour

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.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program, financial resources, dietitian access.
• Family care resources, caregiver leave, tuition coverage for employees and dependents.

EEO Statement: Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. All job titles are open without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.