Medical Scribe

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a Medical Scribe to support dermatology providers in real-time documentation and charting during patient encounters. The role emphasizes accurate medical recordkeeping, HIPAA compliance, and efficient workflow support in a clinical setting.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience or science education; dermatology exposure is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is also considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant work experience OR science-related education.
• Previous dermatology clinic experience preferred (academic setting).
• Medical scribing or healthcare support experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician with the physical examination of patients.
• Assist the physician with scribing medical encounters.
• Assist in managing the message box and organizing the workload.
• Help create a working process that maximizes efficiency during clinical rotations.

Skills

Medical scribing

HIPAA compliance

EHR proficiency

Dermatology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Position Description

Charts encounters between physicians or other practitioners and patients in real time and organizes health care data to maximize efficiency and productivity of clinical care in real time during medical exams. Complies with specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential. Complies with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information.

Position Description

Charts encounters between physicians or other practitioners and patients in real time and organizes health care data to maximize efficiency and productivity of clinical care in real time during medical exams. Complies with specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential. Complies with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information.

Major/Essential Functions

This position will primarily be responsible for the following:

• Assisting the physician with the physical examination of patients
• Assisting the physician with scribing medical encounters with patients
• Assisting the physician with managing the message box and organizing the workload accordingly
• Assisting the provider in creating a working process that maximizes efficiency during clinical rotations

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience OR science related education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience within a dermatology clinic, preferably academic
• Previous medical scribing experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.