Medical Scribe - Orthopedic

Job Description:

Job Description:
Kickstart your career in healthcare at ScribeAmerica by joining physicians and providers on the front line of the medical field with unique in-person and remote scribing opportunities available across the country!

Scribing is a life-changing experience. You’ll gain first-hand, real-life experience in the medical field by working side-by-side with healthcare providers. Whether your goals are to gain entrance into medical or nursing school, gain priceless healthcare insights, or train with top medical organizations, working with ScribeAmerica will give you a once-in-a-lifetime professional experience to set you up for success in your professional career. Stand out from the competition by scribing now to become the healthcare leader of the future!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties and Responsibilities

Accompany providers during patient visits to assist in documenting the provider assessment and exam
Become an expert in how to appropriately document patient encounters,including history, physical exams, assessments, diagnostic results, medical procedures, treatment plans, and medical opinions of consultants
Interact with your provider to capture accurate diagnoses, pharmacy prescriptions and patient follow-up instructions
Assist providers in obtaining lab and radiology results to help guide their patient care
Gain knowledge on how to discover past history and test results on patients which are critical in driving medical decisions by your provider
Understand the flow of patient encounters in your facility to assist the care team in making patient visits as efficient as possible. Follow the progress of labs, imaging studies, and other real time patient data
Perform a variety of other non-clinical tasks dependent on your provider’s requests
Understand basic documentation requirements for the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10)
Ensure compliance on all national and local patient privacy laws including HIPAA and HITECH
Adhere to medical facility’s compliance requirements and ScribeAmerica’s company policies and procedures
Ad-hoc projects and/or responsibilities depending on work location and business needs
Ability to travel between local hospitals and local medical facilities depending on the program

The opportunity to join ScribeAmerica’s team requires:

Exemplary work ethic and professionalism with an ability to work collaboratively with all members of the medical care teams
Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy for patients seeking medical care
Enjoy multitasking in fast paced medical environments
Ability to adapt to individual site needs and to the variability in the needs of individual providers within the medical group
Healthcare oriented career track preferred including healthcare management
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong computer skills and the ability to type 50+ words per minute
At least 18 years old
Candidates must pass a background check and complete a medical clearance process (i.e. TB test, Urine Drug Screen, and immunization records)
Proficient in English; secondary languages required at some locations
Residency in US or F-1 visa status with appropriate work documentation

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role:

Frequently required to stand (for long periods), walk, sit, use hands, handle documents, bend and stoop as needed, and reach with hands and arms
Required to use a keyboard and computer regularly

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time or part-time position. Hours of work and days of work may vary Monday through Sunday depending on the needs of the medical facility and the providers.

Joining the ScribeAmerica community includes these benefits:
Front-line healthcare experience
Locations in all 50 States & Canada
20+ Medical Specialties to choose
In-person and remote opportunities
Our scribes are giving the best in class training program
Flexible scheduling
Travel positions for added adventures
Letters of recommendation from ScribeAmerica and providers
Unlock the unique ScribeAmerica Perks program
Refer-a-Friend bonuses available
Management Career opportunities
A fun and impactful team culture
Top healthcare organizations across the country trust ScribeAmerica as their partner of choice. Experience the thrill of working with their world-renowned physicians. If you love it as much as we do, stay and launch a long-term career with ScribeAmerica!
With flexible schedules and a welcoming company culture, scribing for ScribeAmerica is a gateway for your professional future. Come join our community today!

Job Details

Job Title: Scribe

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Operations

Reports To: Chief Scribe

About ScribeAmerica

ScribeAmerica hires and trains medical scribes to work for top healthcare organizations across the country. Recognized as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer extremely competitive wages along with the best and most supportive training programs.
Our scribes have access to a huge variety of opportunities in all 50 states and Canada, spanning 20+ different specialties, including Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Orthopedics, Cardiology and more. We are the nation’s most frequently used and most preferred scribe partner, present in over 2,500 healthcare facilities, employing more than 15,000 scribes.


ScribeAmerica provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status. In addition to federal law requirements, ScribeAmerica complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ScribeAmerica expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status. Improper interference with the ability of ScribeAmerica’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

ScribeAmerica provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status. In addition to federal law requirements, ScribeAmerica complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ScribeAmerica expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status. Improper interference with the ability of ScribeAmerica’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.