Medical Secretary I - Pain Management - Anesthesiology bei Washington University in St. Louis

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position works in an area with some patient contact and provides secretarial support and office services related to routine business, administrative and patient care.

Job Description

Secretarial and Office Support:

• Assists with preparing routine documents, such as correspondence, calendars and presentations.

• Assists with arranging divisional meetings and conferences and distributes appropriate staff.

• Provides photocopy and fax services, sorts and distributes mail.

• Works referral work ques.

• Serves as back up to work charge review work ques for pain clinic sites as well as pain psychology.

Patient Care Support:

• Schedules patient appointments, answers patient inquiries, routes patient calls.

• Maintains front desk duties with low patient volume.

• Serves as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff.

• Reschedules patient appointments from clinic that have been altered or closed.

• Scans patient records/referrals into EMR.

• Obtains authorizations for patient visits that require insurance approvals.

• Processes/files documents, as needed.

Other Functions:

• Maintains office supplies.

• Serves as back-up for other job functions within the team during peak times, vacation and illnesses.

• Complies with HIPAA, OSHA, state and federal regulatory sources/standards.

• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

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:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

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:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications:

No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Secretarial (1 Year), Customer Service (1 Year)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Confidential Data Handling, Decision Making, Medical Offices, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Organizing, Patient Administration, Working Independently

Grade

G05-H

Salary Range

$17.03 - $24.61 / 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.

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.

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

• 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.

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 and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply. Jetzt bewerben