Medical Scribe - Primary Care

Helix Scribe Solutions • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in-person, located in the greater Grand Rapids, MI region. You must be able to attend at least 2 shifts/week in this area for 1+ year from hire. We are searching for qualified individuals to service primary care offices of West Michigan Family Medicine in the greater Grand Rapids region of Michigan. You must be able to work shifts during business hours - 8am-5pm ET, Monday-Friday. What It Is The Scribe assists providers with documentation of care for patients and additional clerical tasks. Scribes accompany a designated provider throughout their shift, utilizing the Electronic Medical Record to document the interaction between the provider and patient. Scribes will complete in-house training, and after successful completion, will work independently with providers we service. Learn more here.

Requirements

• Able to pass the Scribe Proficiency Assessment
• May elect to defer and complete a free online training course provided by Helix Scribe Solutions to prepare for this assessment.
• High school diploma required. College students with a pre-health career track preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy preferred.
• Able to type 60+ WPM with 80% accuracy.
• Observe and draft a narrative account of events accurately and grammatically correct.
• Communicate and interact professionally with providers and healthcare professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and instruction.
• Ability to work 15-20 hours/week (part-time) or 32-40 hours/week (full-time) for at least 1 year.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• College students with a pre-health career track preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the EMR to accurately and efficiently document a patient encounter from start to finish on behalf of medical providers.
• Ensure medical record compliance, updating patient history, and other pertinent medical information in the patient’s chart.
• Preparing and completing charts to send to the provider for review and approval via detailed data entry and specific procedures compliant with the location(s) serviced.
• Maintain, organize, and continuously update multiple patient charts simultaneously.
• Comply with client and Helix policies, including HIPAA and Joint Commission.
• Work closely and directly with appropriate administrative teams.
• Perform administrative duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and workflow.
• Reliable attendance and travel to assigned location(s) required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees