Medical Scribe

Chicago ENT•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our busy Otolaryngology practice is seeking a highly skilled and organized Medical Scribe for our Medical Director. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of medical terminology, and experience working in a medical setting. The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in clinical research. This full-time position involves documenting all patient visits, procedures, and medical records in real-time, as well as supporting the Medical Director and Lead Medical Assistant in other administrative and clinical tasks. The role aims to help candidates match for future residency programs.

Requirements

Medical Degree in healthcare or related field.
Minimum of 1-year experience working as a medical scribe required, equivalency accepted given education.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in using electronic health records systems.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination or exemption.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Accompany the Medical Director during patient visits, documenting patient history, examination, and treatment plans in real-time.
Ensure all medical records are accurately and promptly recorded in the electronic health records system.
Transcribe dictated notes and patient reports.
Communicate with patients and their families as needed.
Assist the Medical Director with administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, coordinating telehealth visits, connecting peer-to-peer calls, and managing the calendar.
Be trained to cross-cover Triage as needed to route calls and answer questions pertaining to treatment, medication, and procedures.
Participate in meetings, trainings, and other professional development opportunities as needed.
Clinical research involvement will be assigned and coordinated by the Medical Director.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of patient records and information.
Be available to work scheduled hours, travel between all office locations where their assigned provider hosts clinic.
Work a weekly schedule not to exceed 40 hours, assigned by the Lead MA.