Medical Scribe - Flexi - Emergency Services Division

Bank OZK; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank OZK is seeking a Medical Scribe for its Emergency Services Division in Birmingham. This flexible position allows you to play a crucial role in documentation and efficiency, providing an excellent stepping stone into the health professions. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and a basic understanding of medical terminology is required.

Qualifications

• Must attend all required course work assigned by management.
• Knowledge of English grammar & punctuation is necessary.
• Understanding of medicolegal documentation and medical facility flow.

Responsibilities

• Documentation on the provider's behalf during patient encounters.
• Relieving the provider of clerical duties.
• Ensuring clinical efficiency without engaging in patient care.

Skills

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Advanced knowledge of PC applications

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in sciences or health-related field (preferred)

Job description

Medical Scribe - Flexi - Emergency Services Division

• Job ID: 17108
• Functional Area: Health/Medical
• Position Type: Irregular
• Experience Required: None
• Location: Birmingham, AL
• Department: EMS-Emergency Services
• Education Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Relocation Provided: No

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Flexi, Irregular - 20 to 25 hours weekly.
Work Location: Emergency Services, General Services Building

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.
While a Medical Scribe does not perform clinical duties, their role is vital to clinical efficiency and they should expect to develop a close working relationship with physician colleagues. A role in this capacity is an excellent stepping stone into a career in health professions!

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: 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.

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.

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) 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; (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs; (12) 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

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