MEDICAL SCRIBE

Universal Health Services; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

HealthStream learning catalogue

401(k) with company match

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Summit Oaks Hospital, Inc. in Summit, NJ is looking for a Medical Scribe to transcribe medical records and patient info, ensuring compliance with departmental standards. Applicants must have medical credentials, be organized, and possess strong communication skills.

This role demands a typing speed of 60 wpm and familiarity with transcription techniques. Candidates should also be able to manage patient records efficiently and adhere to facility policies.

Benefits include competitive compensation, health plans, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to work closely with medical staff and facility.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize transcription requests.
• Maintain transcription log detailing patient information.
• Assemble and review all discharge medical records.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Typing speed of 60 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Familiarity with transcription devices

Computer software proficiency

Education

Credentials in Medical, RN or LCSW

Job description

Position Summary

The Medical Scribe functions as an integral member of the health information management team by transcribing all medical records and patient information, within the standards set up by the department and the facility.

Qualifications

• Must have credentials in Medical, RN or LCSW
• Experience: 1-3 years preferred
• Ability to work closely with facility and medical staff, good communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, minimum typing speed of 60 wpm
• May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours
• Thorough knowledge of transcription devices, techniques, and procedures
• Complete knowledge of medical terminology
• Advanced knowledge of computer and various software packages

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize transcription requests to meet established deadlines and workload completion in a timely fashion
• Maintain a transcription log detailing patient’s name, medical record number, attending licensed practitioner, person dictating, type of report, date of dictation, and date of transcription
• Reproduce all transcribed reports as requested and in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures
• Distribute all in-house patient reports to appropriate units
• Distribute all reports on discharged patients to the Health Information Technician for filing
• Assemble and review all discharge medical records
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures
• Ability to see well enough to read handwritten and typewritten material
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs to move/transfer file boxes, data processing paper

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.