TECP Per Diem Medical Scribe

Washington Emergency Care Physicians; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time accrual

Job summary

Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Scribe to support our emergency providers with precise documentation. You will assist with patient encounters, histories, and procedures, using EPIC to ensure accurate charts in a fast-paced ED environment.

This non-clinical role requires at least 6 months of scribe experience, EPIC proficiency, and strong typing and communication. You must be available for day, night, and weekend shifts across TECP campuses in Tacoma,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience as a medical scribe.
• EPIC experience required.
• Availability for day and night shifts.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, and CPT coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to accurately record and document patient visits and procedures using EPIC
• Create and review medical charts for accuracy and completion in accordance with TECP guidelines
• Utilize templates and dot phrases effectively to ensure chart and billing accuracy
• Record diagnosis, discharge, prescriptions, and/or follow-up instructions
• Verify all notes with assigned physician or APP
• Perform other duties as assigned by the TECP Practice Manager or physician leadership

Skills

Strong typing

Clear communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Computer skills

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians (TECP) is looking for a detail-oriented Medical Scribe to join our team to support our emergency providers with documentation. The Medical Scribe plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency and quality of patient care at TECP.

This position works alongside Emergency Medicine Physicians and APPs and accurately documents patient encounters and medical histories. This is a non-clinical position, and the Medical Scribe will not engage in any type of direct patient care. This position is ideal for individuals pursuing healthcare careers who are looking to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced emergency department.

Job Responsibilities

• Accompany Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to accurately record and document patient visits and procedures using EPIC
• Create and review medical charts for accuracy and completion in accordance with TECP guidelines
• Utilize templates and dot phrases effectively to ensure chart and billing accuracy
• Record diagnosis, discharge, prescriptions, and/or follow-up instructions
• Verify all notes with assigned physician or APP
• Perform other duties as assigned by the TECP Practice Manager or physician leadership

What We Offer

• $20.00 per hour, non-exempt
• Sick time accrual of 1 hour per 40 hours worked

Work Location and Schedule

• Ten 8-hour shifts per month
• Day, night, and weekend shifts required
• TECP currently staffs five of MultiCare’s campuses; Tacoma General Hospital, Allenmore Hospital, Covington Hospital, Federal Way Off-Campus Emergency Department, and Bremerton Off-Campus Emergency Department

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience as a medical scribe
• EPIC experience required
• Availability for day and night shifts
• Ability to work well within a team
• Clear oral and written communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong typing and computer skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, and CPT coding preferred
• Ability to reliably commute to TECP practice locations including but not limited to Bremerton, Covington, Federal Way, and Tacoma