Columbia Asthma & Allergy Clinic (CAAC) has a part-time Medical Scribe position open working at our Bellevue, WA clinic.

Summary:

The candidate will work under the direction of a physician or physician assistant/nurse practitioner. The majority of the work will be assisting the provider by entering information into the patient’s chart, following the provider from room to room documenting the patient encounter.

Core Competencies:

• Writing Skills – knowledge and demonstration of proper grammar and spelling in documentation, ability to write concisely, clearly and logically. Exhibit legible handwriting.
• Typing Skills – must be able to type accurately at 55 wpm
• Interpersonal Relations – ability to exhibit understanding and respect of others to support and maintain professional relationships.
• Computer Competency – skilled at operating computers and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Document Use – ability to use and understand documents required throughout execution of duties.
• Ethics – personal and professional ethics in observance of legal requirements and company standards.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ability to maintain and adjust to changing needs of provider(s) and to location as a whole.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team (be self-directed, energetic, motivated, driven, and humble).
• Accompany provider(s) into patient examination room to accurately and efficiently document the encounter.
• Exhibit excellence in medical terminology and knowledge of billing & coding a plus.
• List all proper diagnoses as well as follow-up care instructions as dictated by provider.
• Document the time and reasoning for, but not electronically submit, patient orders including lab tests, radiology tests and medications.
• Document any procedures performed by provider(s).
• Successfully navigate the Electronic Medical Record (or EMR) system to input documentation.
• Inform provider(s) when diagnostic studies are completed, prepare for review, and document in Electronic Health Record.
• Multi-task efficiently and effectively as required.
• Work under pressure, within time constraints. Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
• Exhibit excellent listening skills.
• Concentrate on the needs of the provider(s).
• Understand and observe legal concepts (e.g. HIPAA, confidentiality).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with provider(s), staff and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned within legal parameters of position.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 18 years of age.
• HS Diploma.
• Be able to type 55 wpm or greater.
• Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sophomore level in college (or higher).
• Degrees in the Sciences and Pre-health track preferred
• Medical industry experience preferred.
• Completed a medical terminology course.

Compensation: Based on the market and work experience

Please visit us at www.ColumbiaAllergy.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per day

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellevue, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person