Medical Scribe, Cancer Center

Stanford Health Care; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Medical Scribe, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate closely with physicians, documenting vital patient information and ensuring accurate medical records. Your organizational skills and ability to thrive in high-pressure situations will be essential as you navigate complex medical systems and assist in training new staff. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a legacy of hope and innovation, making a meaningful impact on patient experiences and outcomes. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to support a dedicated team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 70+ WPM typing speed recommended; strong computer skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Document patient visits accurately and assist with physician documentation.
• Coordinate findings with physicians and ensure compliance with medical practices.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking Abilities

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Calm Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Medical Records Systems

Computer Proficiency

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.

A Brief Overview
The Cancer center DSL Medical Scribe will collaborate with physicians, patients, and office staff to facilitate patient flow and to ensure an accurate and complete medical record.

What you will do

• Accompany physician into the patient exam room to document all physician directed elements of the patient visit in the medical record. This includes symptoms, medications, physical exam findings, and complete assessment and treatment plan. Assist the physician with documentation of patient care related issues.
• Coordinate these findings with the physician, and accurately document any procedures, tests, or other findings as indicated by the physician.
• Navigate complex medical records systems to provide efficient patient care. Ensure completion of forms as directed by physician.
• Ensure compliance with all medical practices and procedures to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
• Assist with training of new scribes and other clinical office staff.
• All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities.
• Adheres to safety, P4P’s (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs.
• 70+ WPM highly recommended
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to perform tasks calmly and effectively in stressful situations
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to ensure outstanding patient care

Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $34.11 - $43.48 per hour.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.