Medical Scribe (PRN) - Dermatology

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 Position Summary Position performs scribe duties for physician clinical service documenting (on behalf of the physician) everything said during the course of the service. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Fulfills the primary administrative support and non-clinical functions of a busy physician by scribing medical data into a paper or electronic medical record system. Documents the events and decision-making accurately in a manner that results in appropriate medical charting. Scribes also complete clerical activities necessary to assist with processing of physician orders for tests and medications. Charts patient encounters accurately and timely, including but not limited to patient history, physical exams, diagnostic findings, lab and test results, consultations with other providers, emergency department treatment course, diagnoses, discharge instructions and prescriptions. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less). Equipment: Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Medical Office Setting (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of medical terminology and experience/knowledge working with electronic medical records. Demonstrates effective written verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact with physicians, healthcare providers/workers and patients. Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically-correct English. Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text. Education: Associate degree Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Anatomy, Editing English, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Physiology, Proofreading, Spelling Grade G03-H Salary Range $15.25 - $20.77 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. 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