Medical Scribe - Float

Oak Street Health • Florissant, MO

434d

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 visits, documenting encounters 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. Ideal for pre-med students or those pursuing careers in healthcare, this role requires a commitment of at least 1-2 years.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications, either 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 to quickly learn new concepts and skills
• Ability and willingness to take direction and be a member of a team providing patient care, including adapting to the provider's working style
• Excellent job attendance including ability to work in-person in our clinics
• Ability to commit to at least 1 year in role (2+ is ideal)
• Ability to work approximately 40-45 hours per week during clinic hours (full time position) 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
• Ability to type 70+ words per minute
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve

Responsibilities

• Documenting Patient Encounters ~ 80%
• Joining the provider in the exam room to observe patient visits
• 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 provider to ensure accurate and specific documentation
• Clinical Documentation Improvement ~ 10%
• Requesting and reviewing medical records
• Leveraging Oak Street's population health tools to support clinical documentation improvement
• Preparing for and supporting Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews
• Consulting with provider on clinical documentation opportunities
• Administrative support for your provider and care team ~ 10%
• Placing orders and referrals
• Addressing tasks
• Supporting the care team with additional responsibilities related to clinical documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
• Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees