Medical Secretary - Pediatrics & GI Admin

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

10 recognized holidays

Sick time

Health insurance packages

Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Medical Office Assistant to perform secretarial duties in a typical office setting with no patient contact. The role types reports, transcribes documents, maintains records, answers phones, and manages the daily schedule for visitors and patient visits.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent with about 2 years of medical office experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of medical office experience.
• Strong MS Office and Excel skills.
• Ability to maintain medical records and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Types reports, agendas and other documents using PC 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.
• Assists administrative/physician staff during peak times, vacations/illnesses.
• Performs other duties as assigned; such as, obtaining prior authorizations for procedures, medications, imaging, etc.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office

Results Reporting

Spreadsheets

Working Independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

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Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Medical Office Assistant to perform secretarial duties in a typical office setting with no patient contact. The role types reports, transcribes documents, maintains records, answers phones, and manages the daily schedule for visitors and patient visits.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent with about 2 years of medical office experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are essential for success.