Medical Scribe (Part-Time) - Dermatology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO seeks a Medical Scribe to support physician documentation and charting. The role involves recording patient encounters, assisting with orders for tests and medications, and ensuring accurate chart entries.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; an Associate degree is listed in the education section. The position is on-site at the Saint Louis campus with a 20-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

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.

Skills

Anatomy

Editing English

Electronic Medical Records

Interpersonal Communication

Medical Terminology

Physiology

Proofreading

Spelling

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position Summary

Position performs scribe duties for physician clinical service documenting (on behalf of the physician) everything said during the course of the service.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63127

Scheduled Hours

20

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Required Qualifications

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.

Education

Associate degree

Preferred Qualifications

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 / Hourly

The 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.

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.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.