Medical Scribe

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation•Baltimore, MD

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, provides temporary staffing support to various Johns Hopkins locations. The Medical Scribe supports clinicians by accurately documenting medical information in the electronic health record as spoken or instructed by the clinician. The scribe does not perform independent clinical judgment or provide direct patient care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is located at 401 N. Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland, and pays $17.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of experience as a medical scribe, medical transcriptionist, or in another related medical-office job.
EPIC knowledge or experience.
Previous work experience in a similar work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline such as human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, or nursing.

Responsibilities

Accurately capture medical information in the health record as spoken or instructed by the clinician.
Assist the clinician in navigating the electronic health record.
Accompany the clinician into patient exam areas and document the clinician’s encounter with the patient.
Seek real-time clarification of information entered into the medical record.
List diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions as mentioned by the clinician.
Enter orders, including diagnostic testing and medications, as pending orders requiring clinician approval before activation.
Document procedures performed and described by the clinician.
Use the organization’s approved scribe statement for each clinical note.
Complete all scribe duties before leaving the patient care area.
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all times.