Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.  

This position is in the Department of Ob/Gyn.  The position is located at 4444 Forest Park.  This position is for the Medical School Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position performs advanced secretarial duties such as typing medical dictation requiring substantial use of medical terminology and maintains physician’s schedules.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Transcribes medical documents such as physician’s letters, correspondence, nurse’s notes, and manuscripts; if order entry in the electronic medical record is part of the job function, completes requisitions/orders per Washington University guidelines
2. Maintains physician’s daily appointment schedule and calendar, schedules meetings, arranges conference calls, reserves catering services, makes travel arrangements, and completes travel expense reports
3. Schedules appointments and procedures for patients
4. Prepares patient charts, including delivering work-ups
5. Greets visitors, answers telephones, takes messages, and screens patient inquiries, providing information according to departmental procedures and policies
6. Serves as liaison between patients, physicians, and staff, providing routine information to patient inquiries
7. Assists administrative/clinical staff during peak times, vacations/illnesses
8. Assists with retrieval and delivery of reports, films, etc.

• Equivalent of high school diploma
• 3 years of related experience in a medical office setting

• Clinical knowledge
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• 2 years of college or business school preferred
• Ability to type and use various software packages, and working knowledge of medical terminology; effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated decision-making skills and ability to work independently; working knowledge of general office equipment and computers (specifically Microsoft Office)

The hiring range for this position is $16.31 - $20.39 per hour.

This position is eligible for full-time benefits.  Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits:  https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7

This position is grade G06.

Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account.  If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor.  To attach these documents, go to:  My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, 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.