Opthalmic Medical Scribe (TEMP)

Job Posting

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

To enter patient chart information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) on the provider's behalf and help facilitate clinic.

Responsibilities*

• Accurate, timely charting of patient encounters, including but not limited to patient history, physical exams, diagnostic findings, lab and test results, consultations with other providers, diagnoses, discharge instructions and prescriptions in a medical appointment between the health care provider and the patient within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System.
• Retrieve existing information from within the patient's chart per the provider's request.
• Retrieve supplies or instruments as requested by the provider.
• Escort the patient to other areas within the clinic when needed.
• Clean rooms and help room patients.
• Compliance with hospital and with regulatory policies/agencies relating to confidentiality of patient information.
• Facilitate clinic with duties required to maintain the clinic, eg, stocking, dusting, ordering clinic supplies.

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Ability to type 60 words per minute with accuracy is necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Reasonable knowledge of and ability to use standard business software, computer applications and dictation equipment is necessary.

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous Clinical experience or Medical Terminology experience is desired.
• Knowledge of University and departmental policies, procedures and regulations is desirable
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and medical terminology is desirable.
• Two years of college with courses in health science or biology area is desirable.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.