Position Opening: Medical Scribe

Department: Orthopedics

Schedule: 1.0 FTE

Wage: $15.74

Summary Primary responsibility is the operation of the electronic health
records system. Scribes must be able to anticipate the needs of the
provider to facilitate patient flow and care. Scribes must be discreet, tactful
and modest in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff
from patient care. Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative,
attention to detail, and the ability to be self- motivated, are especially
important when working as a medical scribe. Be able to multitask and
work in a fast-paced environment. Good attendance is also an important
element for this job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.

Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as
they are being performed by the provider including but not limited to:


Patient medical history and physical exam.

Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals,
including nurses and providers.

Provide dictated diagnosis, prescriptions and instructions for patient or
family members for self-care and follow-up.

Generate electronic orders for prescriptions, DME, diagnostic exams,
surgeries, laboratory services, etc.

Prepare referral letters as directed by provider.

Correct mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation.

Ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation
of results by the provider are recorded accurately in the electronic
health record.

Assist in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow up
and compliance.

Proofread and edit the provider’s medical documents for accuracy,
spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

All clinical notes must be signed off by a provider.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma (GED) with related experience and post high school
courses in Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy/Physiology
preferred. Experience with medical office and/or medical records
documentation preferred. Accurate typing or data entry skills.

**Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check**

Pursuant to the Governor’s proclamation 21-14 containing an order requiring all health care

workers in Washington State be fully vaccinated, against COVID-19, successful candidates will

need to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or apply for a medical/religious exemption.