Lead Medical Scribe

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics and Spine; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance & AD&D

16 days PTO

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Safe Harbor

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics & Spine is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Scribe to join our Clinical team in a fast-paced outpatient orthopedic setting. You will document in real time and provide administrative support to allow physicians to focus on patient care.

The role emphasizes EHR proficiency, confidentiality, and accurate recordkeeping with a Monday–Friday schedule and onsite full-time hours. Competitive hourly wage and eligibility for benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year medical setting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and support physicians.
• Strong written and verbal communication; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Document patient visits and procedures in real time within the EHR.
• Record histories, exams, diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up plans.
• Document education and explanations of treatment risks/benefits.
• Ensure data, labs, and interpretations are recorded accurately.
• Alert physician to incomplete charts; review for accuracy.
• Support clinic flow and coordinate referrals.
• Prepare operative reports and other medical docs.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Independence

HIPAA familiarity

EHR experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Description

Make a difference in patient care—without sacrificing work-life balance.

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics & Spine is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Medical Scribe to join our Clinical team. In this role, you’ll work closely with our physicians in a fast-paced outpatient orthopedic setting, providing real-time documentation and administrative support that allows our providers to focus on what matters most: caring for our patients.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in an electronic health record (EHR). You’ll play an important role in keeping the clinic running smoothly by anticipating physician needs, maintaining accurate documentation, and handling sensitive patient information with professionalism and discretion.

A Schedule That Supports Your Life

Enjoy a predictable Monday–Friday clinic schedule with no evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities. Our outpatient orthopedic clinics are closed for 7 major holidays, with holiday pay available to eligible employees.

If you’re looking for a clinical role where you can build your skills, work closely with physicians, and maintain a consistent schedule, we’d love to hear from you!

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Schedule/Type: FT - onsite/hourly

Wage: $19-23/hr, commensurate with experience

Bonus Eligibility: No.

Requirements

What You'll Do

As a Medical Scribe, you will play an important role in keeping our clinics running efficiently and ensuring our patients' medical records are accurate and complete.

Clinical Documentation

• Accurately and thoroughly document patient visits and procedures in the electronic health record (EHR) in real time.
• Document patient medical histories, physical examinations, diagnoses, treatments, procedures, and follow-up instructions.
• Record physician and physician assistant documentation, including patient education and explanations of treatment risks and benefits.
• Document physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, treatment plans, and instructions for patients and families.
• Ensure clinical data, laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and physician interpretations are accurately recorded in the medical record.
• Alert the physician when documentation or charts are incomplete.
• Review medical documentation for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and completeness.
• Identify potential documentation errors or inconsistencies and work with the physician to correct them in accordance with established procedures.

Physician & Clinic Support

• Anticipate physician needs and help facilitate an efficient flow of the clinic.
• Research referring physician contact information and assist with coordinating referrals.
• Prepare operative reports and other medical documentation as needed.
• Make phone calls and complete other clerical tasks to support the physician and clinical team.
• Assist with patient follow-up and compliance tracking.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data for physician quality reporting and other quality improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and comply with HIPAA and all applicable privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Follow established standards for medical documentation and recordkeeping.
• Attend training related to EHR/IT systems, HIPAA, legal and regulatory compliance, billing and coding, and other areas relevant to the role.
• Quickly learn and apply new information, processes, and technology.
• Follow all organizational policies and procedures, including our Code of Conduct and Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of recent experience in a medical setting as a Medical Scribe or Medical Assistant; OR documented completion of an externship in a medical office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate the needs of physicians.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a clinical environment.
• Comfort learning and working with electronic health records and other technology.

Preferred:

• Some college coursework.
• Orthopedic or other specialty-clinic experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, billing, coding, or clinical documentation.

Why Join Boulder Centre for Orthopedics & Spine?

You’ll be part of a collaborative clinical team where your work directly supports our physicians and helps create a smooth experience for our patients.

Company-Paid Benefits

• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance through Guardian
• 16 days of PTO per year
• 7–7.5 paid holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution

Additional Benefit Options

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Other voluntary benefit options

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics & Spine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.

We look forward to welcoming the next member of our team!