Medical Scribe Buffalo, NY Area

Hiring for WNY: Hamburg

Full Job Description

Precision Scribes seeks to hire employees who exemplify the level of excellence and professionalism we provide to our clients. While we are considerate of student schedules, it is essential that any applicant carefully considers their availability before applying.

This is a part-time, paid position with PAID TRAINING.

Please apply at: precisionscribes.com

**Covid-19**

While Precision Scribes does not require its employees to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, there may be individual requirements set fort by state or local authorities, or be required by individual offices for in-person job duties.

DESCRIPTION

Excellent opportunity for pre-med, pre-PA, or nursing students to gain invaluable experience while also earning an income. As a medical scribe, you will shadow a provider (physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner) during their shift and document each of their patient visits in real time in the electronic medical record (EMR) system. You'll make sure each chart is complete, accurate, and immediately available to the provider for review when they leave the exam room.

REQUIREMENTS

You are our ideal candidate if you are actively training or studying for a career as a medical provider, if you have familiarity with medical terms and human anatomy, and if you have previous job experience in a medical facility. Good computer and typing skills are a must. You may observe serious medical situations, up to and including those of life or death consequence. Make sure you know what you're getting yourself into and consider yourself up to the job. You will not be expected (or allowed) to do anything to or for the patient. The providers and nurses will be focused on the patient while you keep your focus on everything else.

We are looking to hire candidates who exhibit these characteristics/strengths:

Physical Requirements, Skills, Certifications, and Education:

• Must be able to accompany physician from exam room to exam room while carrying a laptop (about 5-10lbs)

• Up-to-date on vaccinations, able to pass a physical and urinalysis (as required by hospital regulations for on-site workers)

• Available to work at least 16 hours per week (for continuity of placement with Providers)

• Frequent sitting and standing
  

• Typing for long periods of time (and at an average speed that will allow the scribe to capture information efficiently and comprehensively)

• Computer savvy with efficient typing skills (at least 55-65 wpm, depending on placement. Sometimes a faster speed is required for successful placement.)

• Knowledge of medical and anatomy terminology (minimum 1 year preferred)

• Complete Scribe Training Program and demonstrate competency skills (training provided through Precision Scribes)

• High School Graduate or equivalent (preferred); Undergraduate studies in related medical programs (preferred but not required)

Characteristics/strengths:

• Able to quickly processes incoming information

• Earnestly committed to the essential role medical scribes fill for the service provider

• Professional conduct and communication with scribe team, Providers, office staff, referring physicians, and others

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strictly adheres to HIPAA laws and complies with site HR requirements

Shifts are subject to change

Job Type: Part-time

Employment Type: At-Will

Pay: $15.00 per hour (starting pay)

Benefits: Paid Sick Leave

Schedule:

• Average 8-9 hour shift
• 2-4 days per week, depending on location
• Arrival and departure hours are dependent on the Provider's schedule, so some flexibility in shift schedules should be expected.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Typing: 1 year (Preferred)

• Medical Terminology: 1 year (Preferred)

• Anatomy knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• On-location

Work Remotely:

• No

Salary : $15