MEDICAL SCRIBE (TEMP)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a key support role, transcribing physician interactions and maintaining accurate patient records. Ideal for those pursuing a medical career, this position offers a dynamic work environment at one of the largest health complexes globally. Engage in vital patient care processes while enhancing your skills in a prestigious academic setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology beneficial.
• Legible penmanship and ability to record information.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical history and physical exams.
• Accurately document physician's encounters.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organization skills

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician's encounter with the patient and others present.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
• Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
• Document any procedures performed by the physician.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

• Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Adhere to employer work practices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and managements.
• Effectively cope with typical job stress.
• Document work processes as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills You Have

• Understanding of medical terminology is beneficial
• Recognition of physical exam process and ability to record exam details.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Legible penmanship and ability to accurately record information.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.

Required Qualifications*

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification/Licensure: Not required.
• Experience: Related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications*

• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and peers.
• Minimum one-year requirement, ideally those going into the medical field.

Work Schedule

Hours will fluctuate between Mon- Fri 8-5 with some overtime available.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.