Clinical Scribe — Real-Time Charting & Patient Care

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a Medical Assistant/Clinical Scribe to support physicians by documenting, performing routine clinical tasks, and ensuring accurate medical records during clinic visits.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, processing specimens, assisting with diagnostics, and documenting encounters in the EPIC system while adhering to safety guidelines. A certification and BLS are required, with a sign-on bonus available for external applicants.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Iowa mandatory reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments, supplies and protective devices for exam and testing prior to the visit.
• Rooms and prepares the patient for examination; reviews histories, allergies, medications, reason for visit and takes vitals.
• Orders/administers injections, orders/collects specimens for lab testing and performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Populates patient-reported information into EPIC documentation tools and ensures accurate charting.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Pharmacology basics

EHR navigation

Venipuncture

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Nebulizers

Spirometers

EKG machines

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a Medical Assistant/Clinical Scribe to support physicians by documenting, performing routine clinical tasks, and ensuring accurate medical records during clinic visits.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, processing specimens, assisting with diagnostics, and documenting encounters in the EPIC system while adhering to safety guidelines. A certification and BLS are required, with a sign-on bonus available for external applicants.