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Intermountain Health

Medical Scribe

Intermountain Health, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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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:

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:

Avenues Physician Tower

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

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

$18.39 - $24.99

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 (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

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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