Scribe

About the role

A scribe who excels in this role accompanies physicians into the patient examination room to transcribe a history and physical exam, and documents accurately the physician's encounter with the patient and others present. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician. Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc. Documents any procedures performed by the physician. Is responsible for entering attestation, signing, and dating all records at the time of service.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies physicians into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician's encounter with the patient and others present.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
• Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
• Documents any procedures performed by the physician.
• Enters attestation, signs, and dates all records at the time of service.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• High School diploma required.
• CMA License Required or CCMA required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Qualifications

• Will consider Healthcare students enrolled in a program such as medical student/physician assistant student/or nursing student.
• Must be able to meet the requirements for clinic hours of operation.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a Medical Scribe, or 6 months related experience and/or training.
• Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Critical thinking skills.
• Decisive judgment.
• Minimal supervision.
• Stress management.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is Per Diem (PRN).

Contact

To connect with a recruiter, please email Kassy Snipes at kassy.snipes1@lifepointhealth.net.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.