Scribe - Carilion Orthopedic Surgery

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness facilities

Professional education resources

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Medical Scribe to support physicians by documenting patient encounters and updating the electronic medical record in real time during the work shift.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree, 1–2 years in healthcare, strong typing and communication skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and experience with EPIC EMR and PACS.

This position offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities to advance within Carilion Clinic.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of experience working with the public in a healthcare setting required.
• Excellent PC, typing and interpersonal and verbal communication skills required. Familiar with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes details of the physical exam and chart elements, updating the EMR in real time.
• Records physician consultations with family members or other physicians about a patient's case.
• Transcribes lab, imaging, medications, and reminders to ensure complete patient workups.
• May perform pre-billing reviews and support documentation improvements as directed.

Skills

Typing

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EMR

PACS

Job description

What You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

The Scribe facilitates and assists in the completion of the physician's medical records and patient documentation in a professional and timely manner. The Scribe Accompanies a physician through the duties of patient care during the course of each work shift, while updating the medical record in real time. Transcribing details of the physical exam and elements of the chart. This includes assimilating results from any lab tests, imaging tests, or medications ordered by the physician. A scribe may also be present to record a physician's consultations with family members or other physicians about a specific patient's case. Reminds physician on the progress of lab, X-ray, or other patient evaluation data and transcribing the results into patient charts so that a patient\'s workup is complete and the physician can make sound treatment decisions. Documents procedures performed by the physician or any other healthcare professional, including nurses and physician assistants. May assist in initiating pages to the consultants for the physician. Masters the use of the EPIC EMR, and the PACS imaging system. Performs other duties as required based upon site-specific or department specific requirements. When working with PPEs will assist with mask drop off and retrieval, bleach changes, replacement of PPE and employee exposure logs. If working as documentation specialist will implement appropriate and timely referrals to physician advisors. May collect data showing activities performed and improvements made. May perform pre-billing reviews of clinical documentation Demonstrates a willingness to maintain awareness of the business of medicine and changes in coding and billing in a health care setting including, but not limited to, Value Based Medicine, Readmission Reduction Programs, provider updates and the business of medicine directly impacting physician practices that may include updates from CMS that may impact billing, documentation and coding.

What We Require

Education: Associate\'s degree or equivalent required. Experience: 1-2 years of experience working with the public in a healthcare setting required. Other: Excellent PC, typing and interpersonal and verbal communication skills required. Familiar with medical terminology required. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $15.00 - $21.07 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter

KATHRYN LUSHER

Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits and Well-being

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That\'s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you\'re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we\'ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health Discounts on childcare Continued education and training

In our workplace, we\'re devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we\'ll get in touch if there\'s a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.