Scribe

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Reports To: Director of HRMC Clinics

Status: 72-80 hours per two week pay period

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36-40 hours

Remote Position: No

Pay: Competitive salary

Benefits: Huron Regional Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility a variety of benefits include health insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance a 401(k) retirement plan sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility visit HRMC Benefits.

Position Description

The Medical Scribe supports healthcare providers by accurately documenting patient encounters in real-time during clinical visits. This position is essential in improving provider efficiency enhancing patient care and ensuring accurate and timely medical recordkeeping. The scribe may also assist with administrative and clinical support tasks to maintain smooth clinic operations.

Demonstrate the mission of the hospital through our Core Values

• Respectful We value the unique talents ideas contributions and circumstances of each individual.
• Engaged - We value being active positive participants at work and in our communities.
• Available We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
• Competent We value knowledge people-centered innovative and technology driven teams.
• Helpful We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.

Accurately and efficiently document all patient encounters including medical histories physical examinations diagnoses treatment plans and follow-up instructions into the electronic health record (EHR).

• Prepare and update patient charts prior to visits by reviewing past medical surgical and family histories.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and clinic privacy policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients providers nurses and other staff members to ensure coordinated and efficient care.
• Help track and ensure completion of lab results imaging reports and referral documentation.
• Contribute to a positive team-oriented environment that reflects the clinics commitment to community health and rural healthcare accessibility.

Other Job Duties:

• Assist with front-desk or basic clinical duties such as rooming patients taking vitals or coordinating follow-up appointments (if trained and within scope).

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework or degree in health sciences biology or related field preferred.
• Prior experience as a medical scribe medical assistant or healthcare support role is highly desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems (e.g. Epic Athena Cerner etc.) preferred.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• Primarily in-clinic work with potential exposure to typical clinical environments.
• Requires finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Sitting standing stooping bending pushing pulling reaching and some walking.
• Lifting 10-15 pounds.
• Work is subject to frequent interruptions and may be repetitious.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology and anatomy.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Adaptability and willingness to assist with various clinic tasks typical in a rural healthcare setting.