Medical Scribe - Emergency Medicine Section - Flexi

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama seeks a Medical Scribe to support providers by handling documentation and efficiency management in the electronic chart system. This non-clinical, unlicensed role observes encounters, enters information under supervision, and ensures notes reflect the provider’s work with attestation.

Shifts are flexi/PRN with schedules Sunday through Saturday, up to 25 hours per week. Eligible positions include robust educational assistance and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED with healthcare or pre-health background.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clerical skills required.
• Experience with medical documentation and EHR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Relieve provider of clerical duties to allow focus on clinical care.
• Document patient encounters under provider direction in the EHR.
• Review and edit scribed notes to ensure accuracy and attestation.

Skills

Medical terminology

English grammar & punctuation

Documentation accuracy

Healthcare software knowledge

Electronic health records

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

Shifts: flexi/PRN

Schedules: Sunday - Saturday, up to 25hrs/week

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or GED. Background in pre-health sciences, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, kinesiology or other similar field. Work experience may NOT substitute for education required. 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. Preferred : Bachelor's degree in the sciences or health related field. Prior experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in the role of a medical scribe. Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.