What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Scribe position at Northwest Miss Regional Medical Center?
Are you passionate about providing excellent patient care and making a difference in the lives of your community? Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Medical Scribe to join our Woman’s Clinic team. In this role, you’ll work directly alongside providers, ensuring accurate, real-time documentation of patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR). This position is critical to enhancing clinic efficiency, supporting provider productivity, and maintaining compliance with hospital, regulatory, and privacy standards.
The Medical Scribe is a vital member of the Woman’s Clinic care team responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of patient encounters. Working alongside providers in real time, the Scribe records medical histories, examinations, diagnostic results, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions directly into the electronic health record (EHR). This role supports provider productivity, improves clinic efficiency, and ensures compliance with hospital, regulatory, and privacy standards.
About Us:
At Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, we are committed to providing high quality, sustainable healthcare to the citizens of Northwest Mississippi. We believe in a collaborative work environment where each team member plays an integral role in promoting the health and well-being of our patients.
Why Join Us?
- Mission-Driven Work: Support a community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to improving lives.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.
- Positive Work Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals in a supportive setting.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Document patient encounters accurately and in real time during examinations and procedures.
- Record provider notes, medical histories, review of systems, physical exam findings, assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions into the EHR.
- Enter orders for laboratory tests, imaging, and medications as directed by the provider (pending provider review/signature).
- Ensure documentation meets hospital, clinic, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.
- Review and edit provider documentation for completeness, grammar, and medical accuracy.
- Maintain accurate and timely completion of patient charts.
- Assist providers with EHR navigation, including retrieving prior records and diagnostic results.
- Collaborate with nursing, front office staff, and providers to support clinic flow.
- Uphold patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Practice Administrator or clinic leadership.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s degree or higher in health sciences, biology, nursing, or related field preferred.
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting or as a medical scribe strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computers, EHR systems (Athena or Medhost preferred), and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Licensure/Certifications
- Certification as a Medical Scribe (CMSP, CMSS, or AHDPG equivalent), prior clinical experience preferred, not required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Generous personal time off (PTO) pay schedule
- Supportive, friendly work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth
- The opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of our patients
Be a Part of Something Bigger!
At NWMRMC, we believe in our mission to drive meaningful change in the communities we serve. If you're ready to apply your expertise in a role that truly makes a difference, don't wait-take the next step in your career today. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!
Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center (NWMRMC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.