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Washington University in St. Louis

Medical Secretary III (Hybrid) - General Medicine & Geriatrics

Salary$19 – $30/hr
LocationWest County - St. Louis, MO
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 8, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live10h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have3
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
Nice to have7
Associate degree
Decision Making
Interpersonal Communication
Medical Terminology
Microsoft Office
Software Packages
Working Independently
Eligibility2
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening including criminal background check, drug screen, employment and education verification, physical examination, vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks
Skills
Microsoft Office
Benefits
Vacation
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Location
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Works in a patient care area 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:
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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 WashU guidelines.
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Maintains physician’s daily appointment schedule and calendar, schedules meetings, arranges conference calls, reserves catering services, makes travel arrangements and completes travel expense reports.
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Schedules appointments and procedures for patients.
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Prepares patient charts, including delivering workups.
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Greets visitors, answers telephone, takes messages and screens patient inquiries, providing information according to departmental procedures and policies.
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Serves as liaison between patients, physicians and staff, providing routine information to patient inquiries.
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Assists administrative/clinical staff during peak times, vacations/illnesses.
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Assists with retrieval and delivery of reports, films, etc.
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Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
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Normal office environment.
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Patient care setting.
Physical Effort:
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Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment:
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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/Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
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
Required Qualifications:
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Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
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Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Decision Making, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Software Packages, Working Independently
Grade
G07-H
Salary Range
$19.29 - $29.91 / HourlyThe 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.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
Legal
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an 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.
Benefits Statement
Personal
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Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
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Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
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Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
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WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
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Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
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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.
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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.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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