Medical Scribe - Dermatology

Washington University in St. Louis; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Scribe for Dermatology on campus in Creve Coeur, MO. This full-time, on-site role documents patient encounters in the EMR and supports the physician with charting, orders, and patient care notes.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; an Associate degree is preferred. Three years in a medical office setting and familiarity with medical terminology and EMR systems are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and/or experience.
• No specific certification/professional license required.
• 3 years of experience in a Medical Office Setting.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills administrative support and non-clinical scribing duties in EMR.
• Documents events and decisions accurately for charting.
• Completes clerical tasks to assist with physician orders for tests and medications.
• Charts patient encounters including history, exams, labs, diagnoses, and prescriptions.

Skills

Anatomy

Editing English

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Interpersonal Communication

Medical Terminology

Physiology

Proofreading

Spelling

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

## Medical Scribe - DermatologyApply: On Campus/Onsite: West County - St. Louis, MO: Full time: Posted Today: JR97960# **Location**CREVE COEUR, MO 63141# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**Position performs scribe duties for physician clinical service documenting (on behalf of the physician) everything said during the course of the service.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Fulfills the primary administrative support and non-clinical functions of a busy physician by scribing medical data into a paper or electronic medical record system.* Documents the events and decision-making accurately in a manner that results in appropriate medical charting.* Scribes also complete clerical activities necessary to assist with processing of physician orders for tests and medications.* Charts patient encounters accurately and timely, including but not limited to patient history, physical exams, diagnostic findings, lab and test results, consultations with other providers, emergency department treatment course, diagnoses, discharge instructions and prescriptions. **Working Conditions:** Job Location/Working Conditions:* Normal office environment.* Patient care setting.* Direct patient care setting.Physical Effort:* Typically sitting at desk or table.* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.* Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).Equipment:* Office equipment.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**Medical Office Setting (3 Years)**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.## # **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**Associate degree**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Anatomy, Editing English, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Physiology, Proofreading, Spelling# **Grade**G03-H# **Salary Range**$15.25 - $20.77 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.