Medical Scribe
Requisition ID
req29326
Working Title
Medical Scribe
Position Grade
09
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico, Department of EmergencyMedicine, is seeking a part time Medical Scribe. The positions require multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-stressclinical environment. The scribes will work in real-time alongside a providerin the Emergency Department and be responsible for creating and maintainingmedical documents including history of present illness, physical examination,and family, social, and past medical history in the electronic medical record.Scribe responsibilities also include importing lab work, radiology, and EKGinterpretations, and patient records; calling for language interpreters;initiating phone calls to skilled nursing facilities and families of patients;communicating with on-site pharmacists; retrieving food, water, or blankets forpatients, and filling out death certificates.
The Department of EmergencyMedicine utilizes a Vertical Care Model where Emergency Department providerssee patients in a triage area for evaluation; place orders for lab work,imaging, EKG, or medications; and determine if a patient can be seen in alow-acuity treatment area or needs to be assigned to a bed for additional care.The Emergency Department Resuscitation Unit is a highly-specialized program ofcare for serious injury or illness.
The Department of Emergency Medicine staff and facultyinnovate to solve problems, are dedicated to serving others, and aspire tolead. It houses several programs including residency, fellowships, and post-graduatetraining; Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Academy; Pediatric EmergencyMedicine; International Mountain Medicine Center; Center for Rural and TribalEMS; and medical research. The University of New Mexico hospital is the onlyLevel 1 trauma center in New Mexico.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully complete all required training within 6 months of hire.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications
High school degree or GED; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that is above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

• Typing speed 55 wpm or greater
• Previous scribe experience
• Familiarity with medical practice software
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Ability to work in an ever-changing, sometimes challenging environment

Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Emergency Medicine (558B)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Part-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $17.56 - $22.89
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
5/9/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Provide cover letter, resume and three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.