Medical Scribe (Residency)

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Redding is seeking a Medical Scribe to support physicians by documenting patient interactions and maintaining electronic health records. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, healthcare experience, and strong typing skills of at least 45 WPM. This position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Must listen and summarize complex medical information clearly.
• One year experience in healthcare or minimum 2 years of college education.
• Experience working in outpatient clinic or doctor's office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinician with documentation of patient medical charts.
• Transcribe patient histories and physical exams.
• Document procedures performed on the electronic medical chart.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Typing speed (45 WPM)

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-4 years of college education preferred

Job description

Medical Scribe (Residency) (Healthcare)

Base Pay: $21.00 - $31.50 / hour

Overview

Medical Scribes are individuals trained in medical documentation who assist a provider throughout their shift. The primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the physician. It will be the responsibility of the Medical Scribe to annotate any dictated or written information for the treatment of patients following all local, state and federal guidelines for documentation into the electronic health record system. The Medical Scribe will be responsible for clearly recording each patient\'s symptoms, history, physical exam and documenting the diagnosis. This position will have no direct involvement in patient care but has an interdepartmental role in assisting nursing and front office staff.

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Medical Scribe is to assist the clinician with documentation of each patient\'s medical chart during his or her visit.
• Accompanies the clinician into the patient examination area to transcribe a history and physical examination as given by the patient and physician.
• Documents any procedures performed by the clinician or nurses, on the electronic medical chart.
• Is an expert in the use of various templates and documentation techniques available in the EHR system and uses these tools efficiently so individual encounters can be well documented, as well as accurately congregate data collected for statistical reporting.
• Transcribes any consultations or discussions with family members and/or the clinician.
• Completes the patient\'s chart by transcribing results of any labs, x-rays, or other evaluations. In doing so, the scribe continuously checks on the progress of this data in order to get the patient\'s workup complete so that the clinician is able to make his or her decisions regarding that patient.
• Orders in-house testing, immunizations, lab testing, diagnostic testing along with generating referrals.
• Lists all proper diagnoses as well as any follow up instructions and prescriptions, as dictated by the clinician.
• Other duties as assigned.

Optional Trainable Skills

A Scribe can be trained to handle Patient Portal tasks for your assigned provider and chart abstraction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Recognition of physical exam process and ability to record exam details quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to listen to complex medical information and summarize in a clear, complete, and concise fashion.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency in Windows environment and ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
• Ability to type 45 WPM or greater

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. One year experience in healthcare field or minimum 2 year of college education.

Preferred Qualifications

2-4 years of college education desired with Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology coursework/degree. Experience working in an outpatient clinic or doctor\'s office. Medical Transcriptionist experience. Typing 60 WPM or greater.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with matching employer contribution
• Long-term Disability coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• CME with stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Jury Duty Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Health Club Membership Discounts
• Prescription Discount Program
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Educational Reimbursement
• Free subscription based App for Meditation and Sleep
• Free Teledoc service for benefit eligible employees

Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer