Medical Scribe

Intrastaff•Baltimore, MD

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of Johns Hopkins locations. The Medical Scribe supports clinicians by accurately documenting medical information and encounters in the electronic health record. The scribe does not exercise independent clinical judgment or provide direct patient care. The position is located at 401 N. Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The pay rate is $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.
Knowledge of or experience with EPIC.
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

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