Clinical Scribe

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Scribe to support providers in a busy clinic. You will accurately document patient encounters in the EMR, ensuring timely and complete notes while maintaining patient privacy and workflow efficiency.

The role does not involve direct patient care and offers full-time hours with benefits. Strong typing and medical terminology knowledge are essential, along with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient typing and data entry into EMR systems.
• Clear, concise written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to listen to medical information and summarize accurately.

Responsibilities

• Document patient visits and procedures in the EMR.
• Maintain templates and assist with clinic workflows.
• Support providers by managing chart notes and patient information.

Skills

Typing skills

Spelling/grammar

Listening/summarizing

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Overview

Performs clerical electronic medical record functions for a provider in a clinic setting, including primary responsibility for the operation and documentation within the electronic medical record. The primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the provider. This position does not have direct involvement in patient care.

This is a Full Time, 40hr per week, benefitted position.

Dartmouth has a healthy disregard for the impossible!

DH Offers You:

Employees hired to work at least 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week) and their eligible dependents may participate in Dartmouth Health benefit plans on the employee’s first day of employment.

Medical Insurance:Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS: Employees also receive a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is matched with a Health Savings Account and a PPO Plan that features higher premiums balanced by copays and lower deductibles.

Retirement:Employee contributions arevested immediately. Biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved—for a maximum match of 2% of pay.

Paid Time Off:Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked. This includes six paid holidays.

Shift Differential:10% evening, 20% night, and 15% weekend shift differentials when applicable.

Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $3,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and thoroughly document office visits and procedures as they are being performed by the provider, including but not limited to:
• Patient history and physical exam
• Procedures and treatments performed by providers and nurses
• Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits,
• Provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up
• Takes and loads photos into the EMR, as instructed by the clinical team.
• Schedules reminder appointments for patients, as applicable.
• Prints and delivers AVS to patients.
• Makes follow up calls to check in on patients per providers’ request.
• Conducts professional, non-intrusive interaction with patients.
• Maintains compliance with hospital and clinic policies.
• Conducts training for new Clinical Scribes.
• Oversees and maintains templates for clinical team, which may involve creating new templates, updating current templates, sharing templates with new staff, etc.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to learn and use all functions of electronic medical record software
• Proficient typing skills
• Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral communication
• Must be able to listen to complex medical information and summarize in a clear, complete, and concise fashion
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Ability to refer to reference materials to solve problems
• Ability to multitask with high attention to detail and trustworthiness