ER Medical Scribe

PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION
The medical scribe works within the medical environment assisting physicians or other providers with their nonclinical duties. The primary responsibility of the scribe is to extemporaneously transcribe the patient’s medical record for the physician. Scribes also assist the physician in retrieving old medical records, lab results, radiology results, relaying messages, and any other clerical operation that would assist the provider in his or her function. Scribes work varying shifts depending on the clinical setting, all times of the day and all days of the week.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the provider to each patient room in order to document the patients’ visits into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system including the HPI, ROS, PFSH, EXAM, and MDM (the SOAP notes)
• Provide ancillary clerical services to the providers
• Provide patient comfort measures as requested and permitted
• Adhere to mandatory ScribeConnect and/or healthcare facility policies, as outlined with the Employee Handbook and facility guidelines
• Work shifts per week as scheduled, minimum 4 shifts per month
• Scribes are not permitted to provide any clinical aide or have any patient contact

COMPANY COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy : Attention to detail and the highest level of accuracy builds trust and reliable outcomes.
• Balance : Commitment to an environment that encourages and supports the enjoyment of all aspects of life.
• Collaboration : Teamwork and open communication at every level creates synergy.
• Efficiency : Maximizing efficiency ensures program success and client satisfaction.
• Integrity : Commitment to live by a rock solid code of ethics and honesty.
• Reliability : Our providers count on us, we count on our employees, and our employees count on us.
• Service Excellence : Providing first-class service, 24/7, to meet each client's specific needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear interest in pursuing a career in a clinical medical field
• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older upon applying
• Energetic, positive attitude
• Works well in groups and in loud, stressful, and fast-paced environments
• High level of computer literacy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Types > 60 wpm with high level of accuracy
• Fluent in a second language
• Completed at least 64 units at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university
• Have completed courses in Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology with a C or better
• Previous experience in/exposure to the medical field
• One letter of recommendation from most recent employer
• Commitment to working as a scribe for at least a year

Shifts

• 10 hour shift
• Weekends
• Night shift
• Holidays

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Specialties

• Emergency Medicine

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Salary : $15 - $0