Medical Scribe (Part-Time) (West County) - Dermatology

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Scribe performs scribe duties in support of a physician’s clinical service, documenting on the physician’s behalf what is said during the service. The position provides primary administrative support and non-clinical assistance to a busy physician, entering medical data into paper or electronic medical record systems and accurately documenting events and clinical decision-making. The scribe also performs clerical activities to help process physician orders for tests and medications.

Patient encounters must be charted accurately and promptly. Documentation may include patient history, physical examinations, diagnostic findings, laboratory and test results, consultations with other providers, emergency department treatment course, diagnoses, discharge instructions, and prescriptions. The role is based in a normal office and direct patient-care setting. Work typically involves sitting at a desk or table, repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements, and occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification, or a combination of education and/or experience.
• Three years of work experience in a medical office setting.
• No specific certification or professional license is required.
• A driver's license is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Skills in anatomy, editing English, electronic medical records (EMR), interpersonal communication, medical terminology, physiology, proofreading, and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Enter medical data into paper or electronic medical record systems on behalf of the physician.
• Accurately document events and clinical decision-making to support appropriate medical charting.
• Perform clerical activities that assist with processing physician orders for tests and medications.
• Chart patient encounters accurately and promptly, including patient history, physical exams, diagnostic findings, lab and test results, provider consultations, emergency department treatment course, diagnoses, discharge instructions, and prescriptions.

Benefits

• Washington University in St. Louis offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package; eligibility depends on employment status, FTE workload, and weekly standard hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED