Medical Secretary & Appointment Coordinator

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a medical secretarial professional to support a clinical area in Creve Coeur, MO. The role transcribes physician dictations, maintains physicians’ schedules, and coordinates appointments and travel as needed.

The candidate will greet patients, assist with chart preparation, and act as a liaison among patients, physicians, and staff. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with prior medical office experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification (AHA/American Red Cross).
• Medical office setting experience (3 years).

Responsibilities

• Transcribes medical documents and physician dictations.
• Maintains physician schedules, calendars, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Schedules patient appointments and procedures.
• Prepares patient charts and workups.
• Greets visitors, answers phones, screens inquiries, and provides information per policies.
• Serves as liaison between patients, physicians and staff.
• Assists administrative/clinical staff during peak times and absences.
• Assists with retrieval and delivery of reports and films.

Skills

Decision Making

Interpersonal Communication

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office

Software Packages

Working Independently

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Software Packages

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a medical secretarial professional to support a clinical area in Creve Coeur, MO. The role transcribes physician dictations, maintains physicians’ schedules, and coordinates appointments and travel as needed.

The candidate will greet patients, assist with chart preparation, and act as a liaison among patients, physicians, and staff. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with prior medical office experience preferred.