This opportunity requires the Medical Scribe Specialist to be onsite/in-person. This is not a remote or hybrid position!! Applicants must be willing to travel between two local Chicago sites (Lincoln Park and Bridgeport).

This position is highly desirable for Pre-Med students, individuals with past experience in Clinical Research or an experienced Medical Scribe (2 years) that is ready to move to the next level in their career.

Wellness Homes of Chicago is a thriving Internal Medicine practice that is seeking a full-time Medical Scribe Specialist (MSS) who is committed to ongoing learning.

This role will work directly with and assist the Chief Wellness Officer/Medical Director. There is HIGH patient volume (40 patients/day) so the MSS must be high-energy and flexible. No two days are alike!! The MSS will manage clinical data during patient visits and maintain CWO’s day to day workflow. An individual in this position must have expertise in structured clinical assessments, accurate and specific documentation, population health workflows, and team-based healthcare. A major goal of this role is to facilitate efficient, seamless, and effective medical care for our patients.

The Medical Scribe Specialist will be responsible for:

• Documenting structured clinical assessments.
• Documenting accurate and specific documentation, population health workflows, and team-based healthcare.
• Observing and recording patient encounters/examinations.
• Documenting patient information, history, and diagnoses.
• Assisting in medical management.
• Documenting medical decision making.
• Consultation with the care team and other providers on patient needs.
• Assist MA’s as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

An applicant must have:

• Experience in performing medical scribe tasks and an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology.
• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written.
• Tech savvy.
• Experience with EMR systems (eClinicalWorks preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work as part of a team or individually.
• Ability and willingness to take direction and be a member of a team providing patient care.
• Ability to type 60 words per minute.
• Ability and willingness to take direction and be a member of a team providing patient care.
• Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA.
• A desire to create an unmatched patient experience.
• Desire to help the organization drive clinical excellence.
• An ability to take ownership and drive results.
• Drive to be relentlessly determined.
• Ability to work 40-48 hours per week with predictable hours.

Must be willing to work two a minimum of (2) Saturdays per month. An individual will have a choice of working 6/days per week with one day off OR 5/days per week with two days off.

Benefits include:

• Paid time off/sick leave as well as health, vision, and dental benefits
• Beautiful working environment
• Supportive and fun culture
• Elevated levels of responsibility and rapid advancement opportunities available

Wellness Homes of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, uniform service, protected veteran status or disability, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law with respect to employment opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Private practice

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• medical scribe: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60608 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60608: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person