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WashU IT

Medical Secretary III – General Medicine, Geriatrics

WashU IT

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

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in medical transcription, appointment scheduling, and patient communication within a medical office setting. Capable of maintaining accurate records and providing support to clinical staff while adhering to departmental policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Office ExperienceBasic Life Support CertificationMedical TerminologyMicrosoft Office ProficiencyInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills
Medical TranscriptionAppointment SchedulingElectronic Medical Record ManagementPatient Chart PreparationReport Retrieval
Soft Skills
Decision MakingInterpersonal CommunicationAbility to Work Independently
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeSoftware Packages
Certifications & Qualifications
Basic Life Support Certification
Industry Keywords
Medical Office SettingPatient InquiriesDepartmental ProceduresClinical Staff Support

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, make travel arrangements and 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 routine information to patients 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
  • Medical Office Setting (3 Years)
  • Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
  • Basic Life Support certification must include a skills assessment component; online BLS certifications without one are insufficient
  • Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily
  • Associate degree preferred
  • Medical terminology
  • Microsoft Office
  • Software packages
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Ability to work 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
  • Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years