Medical Scribe - Dermatology

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine seeks a Medical Scribe to assist clinical providers by managing documentation and efficiency during patient interactions. This non-clinical role focuses on entering information into patient charts and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a background in pre-health sciences.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• One year experience in an administrative role or clinical institution.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and advanced PC applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Document patient encounters and manage efficiency for the provider.
• Enter information into electronic medical records under provider direction.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and assist in data management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Self-directed

Customer Focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Background in pre-health sciences

Tools

PC applications

Database management

Job description

Position Description

Location: John Whitaker Building, 3rd Floor Dermatology

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

This position is trained to relieve the provider of clerical duties; thus allowing the provider to focus more directly on clinical care. The Medical Scribe is limited to documentation and efficiency management for the provider. The scribe is an unlicensed person and exclusively non-clinical. The Medical Scribe does not touch patients and does not engage in any type of patient care. The Medical Scribe observes the provider during patient encounters and performs documentation on the provider’s behalf. Under the direction of the provider, the scribe enters information into the patient’s electronic chart. All documentation is reviewed and/or edited by the provider. It is signed with an attestation by the provider that the scribed chart accurately reflects all work performed by the provider.

Position Requirements

High school diploma or GED. Background in pre-health sciences, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, kinesiology or other similar field. One (1) year experience in an administrative role or in a clinical institution. Must: (1) Attend all required course work assigned by management; (2) possess basic knowledge of medical terminology and advanced knowledge of PC applications, software, and database management; and (3) be knowledgeable of English grammar & punctuation (4) understanding of medicolegal documentation, medical facility flow, efficiency management, medical terminology, pathophysiology, physical exam findings, evaluation and management billing basics, and ICD-10 documentation requirements.

License, Certification And/Or Registration

Required: None

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.