Medical Secretary III - Gastroenterology; General GI

Medical Secretary III - Gastroenterology (General GI)

Apply for the Medical Secretary III - Gastroenterology (General GI) role at Washington University in St. Louis.

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

Scheduled Hours
: 40 hours per week.

• Transcribe medical documents such as physician’s letters, correspondence, nurse’s notes and manuscripts; complete requisitions/orders in the electronic medical record as per Washington University guidelines.
• Maintain physician’s daily appointment schedule and calendar, schedule meetings and conference calls, reserve catering services, arrange travel and complete travel expense reports.
• Schedule appointments and procedures for patients.
• Prepare patient charts, including delivering workups.
• Greets visitors, answers telephone, takes messages, screens patient inquiries, providing information according to departmental procedures and policies.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff, providing routine information to patient inquiries.
• Assist administrative/clinical staff during peak times, vacations or illnesses.
• Assist with retrieval and delivery of reports, films, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Normal office environment.
• Patient care setting.

• Typical sitting at desk or table.

• Office equipment.

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

Preferred Qualifications
:
Associate degree.

No specific certification/professional license required.

Required
:
Medical Office Setting (3 Years).

Preferred
:
No additional work experience.

Required
:
Not Applicable.

Preferred
:
Communication, Decision Making, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Software Packages, Working Independently.

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

$19.29 - $29.91 per Hour.

Personal

• 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 university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, EAP, financial resources, access to dietitians.

Family

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave; family care resources available.
• Tuition coverage for you and family (up to 100% at WashU, 40% elsewhere after seven years).

Salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email Candidate Questions or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314‑935‑1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable, other background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Higher Education