"Medical Scribe - UMC Clinics - 528392"

Job Summary:

The Medical Scribe documents the dictated patient medical history, including physical examination, procedures, assessments, lab results, treatment plans, and any other information pertaining to the patient's encounter in the clinical setting.

Additional Department Summary:

Accompanies provider upon patient interview and/or examination and accurately documents patient history, physical examination, family, social, and past medical histories as dictated by the health care provider. Enters timely and accurate patient data into electronic health record system. Ensures all documentation meets regulatory and compliance standards, including review and signature of designated provider. Provides general clinical assistance as needed - staffs receptionist desk, screens calls, verifies insurance, schedules appointments and follow-up visits.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of a medical terminology course or one (1) year of medical terminology experience in a clinical setting.
Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge:

Knowledge/experience with medical terminology and electronic health record systems. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Excellent communication, public relations, and customer service and telephone etiquette skills. Willingness to learn and consistently deliver patient-centered, high-quality customer service. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and follow HIPAA regulations at all times. Punctual and reliable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior medical scribe and/or transcription experience preferred.

Background Investigation Statement:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.