Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our growing team at WashU Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine. Performs advanced secretarial duties, such as typing medical dictation requiring substantial use of medical terminology, transcribing orders, assisting with scheduling specialty clinics, procedures, and imaging, patient screening prior to scheduling, and maintaining physician’s schedules. This is not a patient facing position. Hybrid work potential after a minimum of 6 months full time on site.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Transcribes medical documents, orders, and referrals in electronic medical record system.
• Files and routes all clinic documentation and inbound faxes.
• Completes requisitions/orders per Washington University guidelines.
• Screens patient inquiries, providing information according to departmental procedures and policies.
• Schedules appointments and procedures for Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonary patients including all multidisciplinary clinics.
• Prepares patient charts, including delivering work-ups.
• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years experience medical office setting.
• Ability to type and use various software packages.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills and ability to work independently.

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.

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