The University of New Mexico, Department of EmergencyMedicine, is seeking a full time Medical Scribe. The position requires 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.