Medical Scribe

Diversityminnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Minnesota is seeking a medical scribe to support patient care by documenting patient encounters for pediatric healthcare providers. This role is ideal for candidates pursuing a medical career, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a critical healthcare setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Fringe benefits available

Qualifications

• Intended to apply to Medical School preferred.
• Coursework in Organic Chemistry, Medical Terminology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accompany practitioners to observe patient encounters and document them accurately.
• Work at satellite clinics 1-2 times per month.

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Typing

Education

Completed sophomore year in pre-med or related field

Job description

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

We believe our well coordinated clinical care contributes to our outcomes that are among the best in the country. Work as part of team that includes Cancer and Blood Disorder physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nursing, social work, physical therapy, nutrition, child life, clinic assistants and researchers.

The department at Children's of Minnesota provides care for children of all ages with all types of malignancies including brain tumors, solid tumors, and leukemia; and blood disorders such as sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, and anemia. As the largest provider of services for children with cancer and bleeding disorders in the region, theCancer and Blood Disorders program focuses on providing well-coordinated knowledge-driven clinical care. We participate in national and international research and are leaders in research on supportive care and quality of life for children with cancer and bleeding disorders.

Position Summary

This is an unlicensed position responsible for accompanying Practitioners rounding on current patients to observe/listen and accurately document the patient encounter via real time transcription directly into the electronic medical record.

*Position will be required to work at satellite clinics 1-2x per month in either Maple Grove or Minnetonka.

License/Certification/Registration required? No

Education:
* Completed sophomore year of college degree in pre-med, nursing, EMT/Paramedic, chemistry/biology or other professional or allied medical program.
* Course work in Organic Chemistry, Medical Terminology, and/or Human Anatomy and Physiology preferred.
* Intent to apply to Medical School is preferred.

Experience:
* Experience working as a medical scribe is preferred.
* Knowledge of medical terminology and physiology.
* Demonstrated experience working with medical providers and allied health professionals is helpful.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure in a critical environment and maintain attention to detail in order to accurately document the patient encounter.
* Demonstrated observation, listening, interpersonal, and clarification skills in order to interact positively and productively with team members and families.
* Demonstrated knowledge of computers and technology.
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
* Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated strong desire to learn.
* Demonstrated ability to type 50 wpm or greater.
* Successful completion of a personal statement that demonstrates ability to succinctly respond to questions with good sentence structure and punctuation with command of the English language.
* Successful completion of a dictated scribe report with few errors, accurate capture of information and correct sentence structure.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.