Medical Scribe at Silicon Valley Medical Development – San Jose, California
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About This Position
El Camino Health Medical Network is currently seeking a talented Medical Scribe to join our growing healthcare team!
Pay: $23.00-$26.00/hr
Location:San Jose, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5:00pm
El Camino Health Medical Network (ECHMN) is a growing healthcare provider organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based ambulatory care across Santa Clara County. We strive to coordinate care that meets the unique needs of the diverse communities we serve, partnering with like-minded professionals who are passionate about simplifying the healthcare experience.
At ECHMN, we foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence. By working together, we provide exceptional care to our patients while creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team members. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and patient-centered organization, we invite you to join us!
Medical Scribes work in clinics to improve documentation and make the process of treating patients more efficient by handling electronic health records and documenting visits. Their role is to oversee all aspects of running a medical office and complete clerical tasks related to communication and recordkeeping. They accompany Physicians during their patient office visit and manage medical documentation by summarizing their interactions with their patients. Medical Scribes may prepare voice recordings for transcription and review medical documents for errors, typos and inconsistencies. They can also perform basic research tasks by communicating with other healthcare providers and updating contact information. Medical Scribes may not perform clinical duties such as obtaining vital signs or initiating or performing point of care testing.
Essential Functions:
Medical Scribes need to portray a level of professionalism and cleanliness while working with patients and other team members. Some of the other important skills they need to handle their job duties include:
- Ability to expertly document patient care and transcribe patient appointments.
- Advanced computer skills
- Confidentiality and privacy of the patients
- Strong organization, multitasking and time management skills
- Ability to handle high pressure situations effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good bedside manner and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Certified Medical Scribe Associate (CMSA) or the Certified Medical Scribe Professional (CMSP).
- Have recent scribing experience.
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
- Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills
- Solid patient/guest relations skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize task in order to complete assignments within the time allotted to maintain standard workflow.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others.
Preferred:
- EPIC EMR experience