Medical Transcriptionist - January Start Date
About the position
The Medical Scribe at Oak Street Health plays a crucial role in supporting primary care providers by managing clinical documentation, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. This position involves observing patient visits, documenting encounters in real-time, and assisting with clinical documentation improvement. The role is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare, particularly those on a pre-med track or interested in health informatics and medical coding.
Responsibilities
Documenting Patient Encounters ~ 80%
,
Joining the provider in the exam room to observe patient visits
,
Documenting patient encounters in a structured note, including the history of the present illness, assessment, plan, and physical exam
,
Assigning appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes
,
Preparing After Visit Summaries
,
Consulting with provider to ensure accurate and specific documentation
,
Clinical Documentation Improvement ~ 10%
,
Requesting and reviewing medical records
,
Leveraging Oak Street's population health tools to support clinical documentation improvement
,
Preparing for and supporting Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews
,
Consulting with provider on clinical documentation opportunities
,
Administrative support for your provider and care team ~ 10%
,
Placing orders and referrals
,
Addressing tasks
,
Supporting the care team with additional responsibilities related to clinical documentation
,
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications, either from a pre-medical degree or prior clinical experience [required]
,
Prior clinical experience, including shadowing and/or volunteering [strongly preferred]
,
Prior scribe or transcription experience [preferred but not required]
,
Advanced listening and communication skills [required]
,
Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical workflows [required]
,
Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve [required where indicated]
,
Ability to adapt to new workflows and to quickly learn new concepts and skills [required]
,
Ability to type 70+ words per minute [strongly preferred]
,
Ability and willingness to take direction and be a member of a team providing patient care, including adapting to the provider's working style [required]
,
Ability to be a self-starter within your role scope
,
Excellent job attendance including ability to work in-person in our clinics [required]
,
Ability to commit to at least 1 year in role (2+ is ideal) [required]
,
Ability to work approximately 40-45 hours per week during clinic hours (full time position) with predictable hours and break times [required]
,
Compliance with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA [required]
,
US work authorization [required]
Nice-to-haves
Prior scribe or transcription experience [preferred but not required]
,
Ability to type 70+ words per minute [strongly preferred]
Benefits
Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
,
Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
,
Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
Apply Now
The Medical Scribe at Oak Street Health plays a crucial role in supporting primary care providers by managing clinical documentation, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. This position involves observing patient visits, documenting encounters in real-time, and assisting with clinical documentation improvement. The role is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare, particularly those on a pre-med track or interested in health informatics and medical coding.
Responsibilities
Documenting Patient Encounters ~ 80%
,
Joining the provider in the exam room to observe patient visits
,
Documenting patient encounters in a structured note, including the history of the present illness, assessment, plan, and physical exam
,
Assigning appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes
,
Preparing After Visit Summaries
,
Consulting with provider to ensure accurate and specific documentation
,
Clinical Documentation Improvement ~ 10%
,
Requesting and reviewing medical records
,
Leveraging Oak Street's population health tools to support clinical documentation improvement
,
Preparing for and supporting Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews
,
Consulting with provider on clinical documentation opportunities
,
Administrative support for your provider and care team ~ 10%
,
Placing orders and referrals
,
Addressing tasks
,
Supporting the care team with additional responsibilities related to clinical documentation
,
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications, either from a pre-medical degree or prior clinical experience [required]
,
Prior clinical experience, including shadowing and/or volunteering [strongly preferred]
,
Prior scribe or transcription experience [preferred but not required]
,
Advanced listening and communication skills [required]
,
Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical workflows [required]
,
Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve [required where indicated]
,
Ability to adapt to new workflows and to quickly learn new concepts and skills [required]
,
Ability to type 70+ words per minute [strongly preferred]
,
Ability and willingness to take direction and be a member of a team providing patient care, including adapting to the provider's working style [required]
,
Ability to be a self-starter within your role scope
,
Excellent job attendance including ability to work in-person in our clinics [required]
,
Ability to commit to at least 1 year in role (2+ is ideal) [required]
,
Ability to work approximately 40-45 hours per week during clinic hours (full time position) with predictable hours and break times [required]
,
Compliance with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA [required]
,
US work authorization [required]
Nice-to-haves
Prior scribe or transcription experience [preferred but not required]
,
Ability to type 70+ words per minute [strongly preferred]
Benefits
Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
,
Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
,
Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
Apply Now