Medical Scribe

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates•Olympia, WA

91d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Scribe, you will be a vital part of day-to-day clinical operations as you work closely, in office, with the Physicians to provide a high level of patient care. A Medical Scribe plays a key role in facilitating the flow of the clinic by anticipating the Physician’s needs. You will also be responsible for transcribing conversations between the Physician and Patient to accurately and professionally document the Physician’s assessment and treatment plan. This will include being able to quickly adapt to changes in charting requirements based on updated insurance policies, along with reviewing intake paperwork and referral letters to prepare charts for upcoming appointments. You will be supported in these tasks by the Scribe Lead, who is readily available throughout the day and in bi-weekly check ins. Your lead is committed to your success through a 4-6 week training program with a gradual introduction into the role.

Requirements

Familiarity with computers and the ability to type a minimum of 50 word per minute.
Ability to spell accurately and type professional documents using correct grammar and punctuation.
A basic understanding of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Previous Scribe or relevant medical experience.

Responsibilities

Transcribing conversations between the Physician and Patient to accurately and professionally document the Physician’s assessment and treatment plan.
Quickly adapting to changes in charting requirements based on updated insurance policies.
Reviewing intake paperwork and referral letters to prepare charts for upcoming appointments.
Facilitating the flow of the clinic by anticipating the Physician’s needs.