Medical Scribe Lead - Emergency Medicine Section - Part Time

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a part-time Medical Scribe to assist with hiring, training, onboarding and scheduling scribes, documenting physician encounters in the electronic chart, and locating medical records and laboratory results. This non-clinical role requires a high school diploma with coursework in medical terminology or anatomy, strong English grammar, and basic PC software skills.

The position offers rotating Sunday-Saturday schedules, 20-25 hours weekly, and robust

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma with medical terminology or anatomy coursework and two years of admin/clinical experience.
• Must comply with privacy, security and documentation policies.
• Preferred: bachelor's in sciences or health-related field; healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, training, onboarding and scheduling medical scribes.
• Document physician-patient encounters in the electronic chart.
• Locate medical records and laboratory results.
• Ensure documentation reflects provider's direction and attestation.
• Develop close working relationships with physicians, scribes and admins.

Skills

Medical terminology

English grammar & punctuation

Administrative experience

Privacy & security compliance

Education

High school diploma

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

Tools

PC applications

Database management

Job description

Position Overview

Shifts: Part-time

Schedules: Sunday - Saturday, Rotating Schedules, 20-25hrs/weekly

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

To assist with hiring, training, onboarding and scheduling medical scribes. To perform the duties of a medical scribe, documenting a physician's patient encounters, locating medical records and laboratory results. As unlicensed and exclusively non-clinical, duties do not involve direct patient contact and does not engage in any type of patient care. To perform documentation under the provider's direction and on the provider's behalf, entering information into the patient's electronic chart. All documentation is reviewed and/or edited by the provider and signed with an attestation by the provider that the scribed chart accurately reflects all work performed by the provider. To develop a close working relationship with physicians, fellow scribes and administrators.

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or equivalent with completed coursework in medical terminology and/or anatomy and physiology and two (2) years experience in an administrative role or in a clinical institution required. Must: (1) Comply with all national and local laws regarding clinical encounter documentation, privacy and security; (2) Comply with departmental and health system policies and procedures; (3) Attend all required course work assigned by management; (4) possess basic knowledge of medical terminology and advanced knowledge of PC applications, software, and database management; and (5) be knowledgeable of English grammar & punctuation (6) 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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 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.