Medical Scribe

Job Description:

A Medical Scribe works to facilitate patient flow and ensure an accurate and complete medical record for each patient efficiently and cost-effectively. The Medical Scribe functions under the clinic manager and providers within the clinical setting.

Essential Functions

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:
  • Patient medical history and physical exam
  • Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants
  • Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits
  • Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up
• Effectively use computer applications as needed in the office setting.
• Maintain medical records and other information.
• Facilitate timely billing by completing the necessary documentation.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives (e.g., CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation).
• Comply with the specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential.

Skills

• Medical Scribe
• Patient Care
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Clinical Documentation
• Medical Termination
• Medical Knowledge
• Patient Evaluations
• Data Entry
• Medical Writing
• Medical Records Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, and e-mail
• Proficiency with computer applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to type/input information fast and accurately

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Six months of Medical Scribe experience or related clinical training
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (i.e., iCentra, EPIC, and Help2)
• Previous experience as a medical scribe or in a healthcare setting
• Familiarity with quality improvement initiatives

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs
• Frequent verbal communication and hearing, especially during emergencies
• Manual dexterity for handling equipment and frequent computer use
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Location:

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital, Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Layton

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$18.85 - $25.61

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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