Medical Secretary III – General Medicine, Geriatrics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Transcribe medical documents such as physician letters, correspondence, nurse notes, and manuscripts.

• Complete electronic medical record requisitions and orders in accordance with WashU guidelines when applicable.

• Manage the daily appointment schedules and calendars of physicians.

• Organize meetings, coordinate conference calls, arrange catering services, make travel plans, and finalize travel expense reports.

• Schedule patient appointments and procedures.

• Prepare patient charts, which includes delivering workups.

• Welcome visitors, answer phone calls, take messages, and screen patient inquiries.

• Provide routine information to patients following departmental procedures and policies.

• Act as a liaison between patients, physicians, and staff.

• Support administrative and clinical staff during busy periods, holidays, and illnesses.

• Retrieve and deliver reports, films, and other materials.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent high school certification, or a combination of education and/or experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a medical office setting.

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of the hire date.

• Basic Life Support certification must include a skills assessment component; online BLS certifications without this component are insufficient.

• Capability to perform essential functions satisfactorily.

• An associate degree is preferred.

• Proficiency in medical terminology.

• Competence in Microsoft Office and other software packages.

• Strong decision-making skills.

• Excellent interpersonal communication abilities.

• Ability to work independently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation.

• 10 recognized holidays.

• Sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages featuring priority appointments and reduced copays/coinsurance.

• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with contributions from both the employee and university starting at 7%.

• Participation in wellness challenges.

• Annual health screenings.

• Access to mental health resources.

• Mindfulness programs and courses.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Financial resources.

• Access to dietitians.

• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

• Family care resources.

• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including up to 100% coverage for dependent undergraduate-level college tuition at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.