Medical Scribe - $21 / hr (24+ hrs / week)(241439)
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County.
The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St.
Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS.
The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities : We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health.
We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
We are currently seeking a Medical Scribe to join our team at Hennepin Healthcare. Opportunities to scribe are in the following areas : Allergy, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Inpatient Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics.
This position is casual, but does require a minimum of 24 hours a week with rotating days (schedule released 4 weeks in advance for Emergency Medicine, 2 weeks for all other departments).
Pay is $21 / hour and this position will be posted through September 17; applications will be reviewed after the posting has expired.
Additional information :
Must commit to at least 1 year within the program. Applicants unable to fulfill this requirement will not be considered
No seasonal, short-term, or temporary employment available
Must work in-person at our main hospital campus in downtown Minneapolis. No remote positions available
Responsibilities :
- Accompany the provider into the exam room to document provider / patient interactions
- Accurately documents history, physical examination, laboratory, medication, and radiology notes as verbalized by the patient and provider
- Transcribes dictated information from the provider into the medical record
Benefits of Medical Scribe Position :
- Paid, in-person, 1 : 1, on-the-job training
- Mentorship and learning opportunities to expand healthcare knowledge and build connections within the field
- Opportunities for letters of recommendation from MDs / DOs, PAs and NPs
- No typing speed minimum requirement
To be considered for the position, all of the below application materials must be included / completed. Applications missing any of the below items will not be considered :
- Resume attached to application
- Letter of interest attached to application addressing the following : In 500 words or less, please describe your career goals and how the HCMC Medical Scribe position aligns with these aspirations
- Anticipated Fall Semester work availability survey filled out . Note : this is not to collect your ideal schedule, but rather your full availability for shifts.
- Anticipated Spring Semester work availability survey filled out . Note : this is not to collect your ideal schedule, but rather your full availability for shifts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications :
High school diploma or GED, plus two years of post-secondary education or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Strongly Preferred Qualifications :
- At least a Junior in college, preferably with coursework in medical transcription, medical terminology, human anatomy, and core sciences
- Relatable experience working in healthcare or clinical environment
- Experience using electronic health record system
- Reliable, punctual candidates with interest in medicine and / or pre-professional health track
- Applicants with prompt responsiveness and thorough communication skills
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
- Ability to work closely with medical professionals during interactions with patients in a hospital or clinical setting
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and accurately transcribe verbal communications on a real-time basis
- Strong keyboarding skills to facilitate the transcription of communications
- Ability to work well in a critical environment and be detail oriented
- Strong organizational and customer service skills
- Ability to prioritize work based on volume and deadlines