Washington University in St. Louis

Medical Secretary III - Endocrinology

Washington University in St. Louis

  • Date Posted:

    7/8/2025

  • Remote Work Level:

    Hybrid Remote

  • Location:

    Hybrid Remote in Saint Louis, MO

  • Job Type:

    Employee

  • Job Schedule:

    Full-Time

  • Career Level:

    Experienced

  • Travel Required:

    No specification

  • Education Level:

    Associate's Degree

  • Salary:

    $19 - $29 Hourly

  • Categories:

    AdministrativeAppointment SetterAdminTranscription

  • Benefits:

    Health Insurance, Parental Leave, Retirement Savings, Education Assistance, Paid Holidays, Paid Illness Leave, Paid Time Off

About the Role

Medical Secretary III (Hybrid) - Endocrinology

Hybrid

Washington University Medical Campus

Full time

JR89481

Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Works either remotely or in an area with no patient contact and performs advanced secretarial duties, such as typing medical dictation requiring substantial use of medical terminology and maintains physician’s schedules.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Maintains physician’s daily appointment schedule and calendar, schedules meetings, arranges conference calls, reserves catering services, makes travel arrangements and completes travel expense reports.
  • Schedules appointments and procedures for patients.
  • Prepares patient charts, including delivering workups.
  • Greets visitors, answers telephone, takes messages and screens patient inquiries, providing information according to departmental procedures and policies.
  • Serves as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff, providing routine information to patient inquiries.
  • Assists administrative/clinical staff during peak times, vacations/illnesses.
  • Assists with retrieval and delivery of reports, films, etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

  • Normal office environment.
  • Patient care setting.

Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment

  • Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience: Medical Office Setting (3 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Associate degree

Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills: Communication, Decision Making, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Software Packages, Working Independently

Grade G07-H

Salary Range $19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

 

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