Per Diem Cim / Medical Scribe - Flushing, Ny

Envision Healthcare•Flushing, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Work as a Scribe for Envision, an innovator in the field having implemented the use of scribes over 20 years ago. Work in a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED) and become a valuable member of the healthcare team. Witness the medical decision-making process of clinicians - Physicians, Physician Assistants, and/or Nurse Practitioners. Document patient notes in an Electronic Medical Record under the direction of a clinician, gaining advanced knowledge of medical terminology and ED operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred (or verification that degree is in progress)
Biology coursework at the undergraduate level or above preferred; Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology coursework preferred
At least 100 hours of work, volunteer, or shadowing experience in the healthcare field preferred
Experience in a direct patient care environment preferred i.e. EMT, scribe, clinical technician in hospital, medical assistant in a doctor’s office

Responsibilities

Basic understanding of medical terminology and general medical knowledge
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Excellent listening and note-taking skills
Detail oriented with proven ability to work effectively under conditions requiring accuracy
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to remain calm in a fast paced, at times stressful environment
Computer proficiency
Ability to type 50 words per minute or above, adjusted for errors