A Medical Scribe assists the Provider during each patient encounter to ensure an adequate level of direct patient interaction is achieved. During the encounter, they are responsible for locating and obtaining a patient's medical history, documenting dictated notes during a patient visit on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), facilitating diagnostic test, all while providing unparalleled customer service to our patients. - This is a great opportunity for those interested in furthering their educ... more details
About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Job Description
A Medical Scribe assists the Provider during each patient encounter to ensure an adequate level of direct patient interaction is achieved. During the encounter, they are responsible for locating and obtaining a patient's medical history, documenting dictated notes during a patient visit on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), facilitating diagnostic test, all while providing unparalleled customer service to our patients. *This is a great opportunity for those interested in furthering their education and/or career in the field of medicine.
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am-5pm; Friday: 8:30-12:30
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Ability to maintain quick pace in fast paced outpatient facility for duration of scheduled shift (8-12 hours except for meals/break time)
- Direct patient interaction: rooming patients, performing diagnostic tests, collecting patient demographics and medical history
- Documenting the visit on behalf of providers; inclusive of but not limited to patient orders, referrals/follow up information, etc.
- Providing compassionate care to our patients
- Assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures set-ups
- Communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone under physician guidance
- Helping maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment
- Assist with training and acclimation of new hire scribes
Qualifications
- A High School Degree or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required
- Friendly and professional with excellent bedside manner
- Computer and typing skills are required - minimum of 45 wpm
- Flexible with full-time work schedule including rotating weekends
- Passion for helping others in an outpatient setting
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and being able to work in a team environment
- Experience in any service industry a plus
- Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve
- Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required
- Bilingual language skills required or preferred based on-site location
Environmental Risks
- Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
- Combative patients/visitors
Pay Range $21/hr to $23/hr
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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