Medical Scribe: Precise EMR Documentation & Charting

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

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.