Department Assistant III, Scribe

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Job Summary

This position provides comprehensive administrative and clinical support to medical staff, primarily acting as a scribe during patient encounters and assisting with departmental operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Accompanies Physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the Physician's encounter with the patient and others present.

• Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the Physician.

• Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.

• Documents any procedures performed by the Physician.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

• 1 year plus related work experience

• Experience with Medical Terminology. Recognition of physical exam process and ability to record exam details.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access. EPIC experience 

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.