Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902. Summit Oaks has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

If you are looking or an opportunity to assist physicians and learn clinical documentation, the Medical Scribe may be the position for you. The Medical Scribe will assist the attending physician with completing timely, accurate and efficient documentation by dictating the physician’s discharge summaries for continuity of care, appropriate reimbursement, patient education and safety purposes. The Medical Scribe will dictate assignments as required, and have familiarity with the various types of clinical documentation forms use in the inpatient medical record. 

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), our parent company, is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 81,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

Qualifications

Education: A High School Diploma or GED, plus a certification (RHIT, RHIA,CMS, CCS) or licensure (RN, LPN, PA, LSW)

Experience: At least one (1) year of significant experience in the following:

• Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately dictate a quality discharge summary.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) and ancillary computer applications navigation and functionality
• Principles of DSM 5, ICD 10 coding and reimbursement.