Medical Scribe

Suvida Healthcare; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free mental health & life coaching

Holiday time off with pay

Paid community service day

Paid parental/family leave

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Competitive pay

Job summary

Suvida Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Informatics Specialist to ensure accurate medical documentation during patient encounters and to support efficient EHR workflows. The CIS will work with the care team to document histories, exams, tests, and plans in real time.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of clinical experience, strong EHR skills, and bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities in a diverse, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and anatomy/physiology is a plus.
• Prior experience as a Medical Scribe is preferred.
• Ability to efficiently use electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Strong typing skills and advanced computer proficiency.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to move between Neighborhood Centers as needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Document patient encounters in real time, including histories, exams, tests, and plans.
• EHR management and data input with compliance and confidentiality.
• Review and organize patient charts for completeness.
• Act as liaison between providers and team for information exchange.
• Enter accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for diagnoses and services.
• Support documentation queries with the coding team.
• Prepare morning huddle by researching patient history.
• Oversee quality metrics and identify gaps in care.
• Analyze population health and coding strategies for at-risk patients.
• Stay updated on evidence-based medical protocols.
• Maintain patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical experience

EHR proficiency

Medical terminology

Communication

Mobility

Bilingual/Multicultural

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Adaptability

Scribe experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field

Tools

EHR software

Job description

At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors.

Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both, our patients and our team. We believe that a rich tapestry of experiences, shared interests, and perspectives enhances the care we provide, making us a stronger, service-centered, and more compassionate healthcare family and Employer of Choice! Will you join us Suvidanos , to help achieve our Higher Purpose?

What Makes Us Unique

We are an empowered primary care team, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.

How We Work

Our Culture & Core Beliefs

• Earn Trust
• Building Relationships
• Creating Joy
• Doing Right
• Improving Every Day
• Moving Forward
• Competitive Pay
• Free Mental Health & Life Coaching for Team Members and their Dependents
• Holiday Time Off with Pay
• Paid Community Service Day
• Paid Parental/Family Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• And much more....

What You’ll Do

Position Summary

The Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS) collaborates with Suvida Healthcare primary care providers and assumes a vital role within the Care Team. The primary focus is on ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of medical documentation during patient encounters. Working closely with primary care providers, the CISscribesand records medical histories, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, treatment plans, and other pertinent information into electronic health record (EHR) systems. The CIS's support empowers healthcare professionals toallocatemore time to patient care whilemaintainingcomprehensive and precise patient records.

Responsibilities

• Patient Encounter Documentation : Accompany healthcare providers during patient visits and accurately document all relevant medical information, including medical histories, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and treatment plans in real-time.
• EHR Management : Navigate and proficiently utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems to input and manage patient data, ensuring that all documentation adheres to compliance and confidentiality standards.
• Chart Review : Regularly review and organize patient charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information, and addressing inconsistencies or discrepancies.
• Effective Communication : Act as a liaison between healthcare providers and other team members, facilitating the exchange of important information, requests, and follow-up instructions.
• Data Entry and Coding : Enter accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services provided during patient encounters.
• Liaison for Documentation Queries : Serve as a liaison between the coding team and providers to ensure the timely resolution of documentation queries.
• Morning Huddle Preparation : Conduct thorough research of patients' historical charts and external data to enhance the morning huddle presentation.
• Quality Metrics Management : Oversee measurement, analysis, and reporting of healthcare quality metrics. Identify and close gaps in care to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Population Health Optimization : Analyze population health and coding strategies to enhance patient stratification, identifying at-risk patients and assisting in enrolling them in chronic care management protocols.
• Evidence-Based Research : Stay updated on evidence-based medical protocols and provide revised data to the care team.
• Maintain Confidentiality : Adhere to strict patient privacy and confidentiality regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and ensure that all patient data is handled with the utmost discretion.

What You’ll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clinical Experience : Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Medical Knowledge : Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is a plus.
• Medical Scribe Experience : Prior experience as a Medical Scribe is preferred, though not obligatory.
• EHR Proficiency : Ability to efficiently use electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Technical Skills : Strong typing skills and advanced computer proficiency.
• Communication : Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability : Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment with a commitment to accuracy.
• Organizational Skills : Strong organizational skills, effective time management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Mobility : Willingness to move between Neighborhood Centers as needed.
• Bilingual/Multicultural : Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required.

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, preferred.

Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typewithregard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.