Medical Scribe - Twin Cities Orthopedics
About The Position
The Medical Scribe documents patient data in the electronic health records system and assists with patient care and related administrative tasks in clinic to improve provider efficiency and productivity. The role works alongside providers during patient visits, retrieves and verifies patient information, and follows coding requirements when entering information. With appropriate training, the Medical Scribe may also perform a range of clinical and administrative support duties under provider direction. This is a part-time, 0.55 FTE role at Twin Cities Orthopedics’ Burnsville and Eagan locations. The scheduled hours are Monday 12:00 PM–5:00 PM, Tuesday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM, Wednesday 12:00 PM–5:00 PM, and Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM in Weeks 1, 3, and 5 and 7:00 AM–12:00 PM in Weeks 2 and 4. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local physician-owned and physician-led medical practices focused on giving patients more control over their healthcare.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
- Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, and employment laws.
- Prompt and reliable attendance.
- Ability to work efficiently and productively, handle interruptions appropriately, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload effectively.
- Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally in person, by phone, and by email.
- Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift, and frequently push, pull, and reach.
- Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents; auditory ability to participate clearly in phone or video calls; and manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous Medical Scribe experience preferred.
- Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology preferred.
- Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside providers to document patient data in the electronic health records system during visits.
- Retrieve data needed for patient visits and ensure the accuracy of information entered into the system.
- Follow coding requirements when entering patient information.
- With appropriate training, prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms.
- Room patients, compile patient medical data, and prepare for procedures.
- Assist with gathering information before and during patient visits.
- Assist in obtaining medical images.
- Obtain provider approval for prescriptions and call or fax the pharmacy.
- Under provider direction, prepare for injections, change dressings, apply durable medical equipment, and remove sutures or staples.
- Under direct provider supervision, enter medical orders—including medications, laboratory services, imaging studies, and other auxiliary services—in computerized provider order entry and patient electronic records.
- Assist with medical supply inventory and ordering.
- Assist with clinical paperwork, including disability forms and referrals.
- Assist with returning patient telephone calls.
- Schedule imaging studies and injections.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employees working 30 or more hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for medical coverage with a maternity bundle, dental and vision plans, and tuition reimbursement.
- All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) profit sharing, an Employee Assistance Program, a Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, car rental discounts, home, auto, and pet insurance savings programs, and other benefits.
- A comprehensive benefits package is offered; starting pay varies based on education, skills, and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
