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.

Job Essentials

1. Accurately and thoroughly documents medical visit and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:
a. Patient medical history and physical exam,
b. Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants,
c. Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits,
d. Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up.
2. Effectively uses computer applications as needed in the office setting.
3. Maintains medical records and other information.
4. Facilitates timely billing by completing the necessary documentation.
5. Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).
6. Complies 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.



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.
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Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, and e-mail.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
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Demonstrated strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant

Six months of Medical Scribe experience or related clinical training
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Experience using Electronic Medical Records (i.e. iCentra, EPIC, and Help2)

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

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

$17.85 - $24.26

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.

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.