Medical Secretary III – General Medicine, Geriatrics

WashU IT

. Transcribe medical documents including physician’s letters, correspondence, nurse’s notes and manuscripts .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeCreve Coeur • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in medical document transcription, appointment scheduling, and patient interaction while adhering to departmental procedures. Capable of managing administrative tasks efficiently in a medical office environment.

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Medical Document TranscriptionAppointment SchedulingBasic Life Support CertificationInterpersonal CommunicationMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

Medical Document TranscriptionAppointment SchedulingElectronic Medical Record ManagementPatient Chart PreparationTravel Expense Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationDecision MakingWorking Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSoftware Packages

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical Office SettingMedical TerminologyPatient InteractionDepartmental Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transcribe medical documents including physician’s letters, correspondence, nurse’s notes and manuscripts
Complete electronic medical record requisitions/orders per WashU guidelines when applicable
Maintain physicians’ daily appointment schedules and calendars
Schedule meetings, arrange conference calls, reserve catering services and make travel arrangements
Complete travel expense reports
Schedule patient appointments and procedures
Prepare patient charts, including delivering workups
Greet visitors, answer telephones, take messages and screen patient inquiries
Provide information according to departmental procedures and policies
Serve as liaison between patients, physicians and staff
Assist administrative and clinical staff during peak times, vacations and illnesses
Retrieve and deliver reports, films and other materials
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
3 years of experience in a medical office setting
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
Basic Life Support certification with a skills assessment component; online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component are insufficient
Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable
Preferred: Associate degree
Preferred: Decision Making, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Software Packages, Working Independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
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, with employee 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
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Tuition coverage for the employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years