Medical Secretary II - Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Position Summary

Works either remotely or in an area with no patient contact and performs secretarial duties, such as typing medical dictation, preparing spreadsheet/report formats, filing, etc.

Job Description

• Typing reports, agendas and other documents using PC-based software for scheduling, spreadsheet analysis, budget/finance reports, clinic statistical data, etc.
• Transcribes medical documents, such as letters, correspondence, medical record notes, nurse's notes and manuscripts.
• Maintains medical records and notes.
• Answers telephones, takes messages and forwards to appropriate persons.
• Maintains the daily appointment schedule for visitors and patient office visits.
• Maintains file system, including retrieval, copy and disposal of files.
• Maintains memberships, societies, licensures and curriculum vitae.
• Collaborates on programs, such as residency, student clerk-ship work-study services and interoffice clerical functions.
• Affords administrative/physician staff support during peak times, vacations/illnesses.
• Greets visitors and routes incoming mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Physical effort: typically sitting at desk or table. Equipment: office equipment.

More About This Job

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

Education

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

Skills

Not Applicable.

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.
• 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. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.