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Oak Street Health - Pasadena, TX
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Medical Scribe at Oak Street Health plays a crucial role in supporting primary care providers by managing clinical documentation, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. This position involves observing patient encounters, documenting them in real-time, and assisting with clinical documentation improvement. Scribes are trained in value-based care and chronic condition management, making them integral to the care team. This role is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare, particularly those on a pre-med track or interested in health informatics and administration.
Responsibilities
- Documenting patient encounters in a structured note, including the history of the present illness, assessment, plan, and physical exam.
- Assigning appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes.
- Preparing After Visit Summaries.
- Consulting with the provider to ensure accurate and specific documentation.
- Requesting and reviewing medical records to support clinical documentation improvement.
- Leveraging population health tools to enhance clinical documentation.
- Preparing for and supporting Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews.
- Placing orders and referrals as needed.
- Addressing administrative tasks related to clinical documentation.
- Supporting the care team with additional responsibilities.
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications from a pre-medical degree or prior clinical experience.
- Advanced listening and communication skills.
- Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical workflows.
- Ability to adapt to new workflows and quickly learn new concepts and skills.
- Ability to type 70+ words per minute.
- Ability to work approximately 40-45 hours per week during clinic hours with predictable hours and break times.
- Compliance with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA.
- US work authorization.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior clinical experience, including shadowing and/or volunteering.
- Prior scribe or transcription experience.
- Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by the communities served.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- 401K match options.
- Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits.
