Medical Scribe

OUR MISSION Scribe.ology’s philosophy is to deploy a specialized workforce that works alongside our provider partners to overcome clinical inefficiencies and to reduce physicians’ data entry workload allowing for more uninterrupted interaction between doctor and patient. We additionally seek to develop students personally and professionally as they journey toward their future in medicine.

WHAT IS A MEDICAL SCRIBE? A medical scribe is a trained documentation specialist who charts patient encounters in real-time. Medical scribes are exposed to medical procedures, terminology, anatomy, and physiology. They work in hospitals or clinics to improve documentation and allow physicians to treat patients more efficiently by handling electronic health records and documenting visits. They oversee the information technology aspects of running a medical office and complete clerical tasks related to communication and recordkeeping. They accompany physicians during their rounds and manage medical documentation by summarizing patient interactions.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Accompany physicians in recording and documenting patient visits and procedures accurately.
• Create and review medical charts for accuracy and completion under practice guidelines.
• Assist in completing charts by transcribing results of patient and doctor consultations.
• Record diagnosis, discharge, prescriptions, and/or follow-up instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager or physician.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Flexible availability for emergency department position
• Passion for healthcare
• Highly motivated and experience-driven
• Ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with medical terminology and anatomy is preferred
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 WPM
• Ability to expertly document patient care and transcribe patient appointments
• Strong organization, multitasking, and time management skills
• Suitable bedside manner and interpersonal skills

No prior experience is necessary.