Medical Scribe jobs in Birmingham, AL

Medical Scribe 

Become a Medical Scribe First!

            Join a team of devoted professional medical scribes dedicated to providing top-tier documentation support to our physician client base. You'll be part of an organization that values its employees and offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Scribe-X has provided exceptional medical scribes services throughout the United States for the past decade and ranked in the Top 100 fastest-growing companies in Oregon.

Mission: Our Medical Scribe programs reduce documentation burdens for healthcare providers, enabling them to care for patients more effectively while enjoying an improved work/life balance. We simultaneously support medical scribes’ careers, ambitions, connecting them with valuable educational opportunities so they are equipped to become the next generation of healthcare providers. 

Summary:  The contribution of a Scribe-X medical scribe is crucial in the patient care team. They work hand-in-hand with healthcare providers across several specialties to document patient encounters in real-time, catering to patients from varying socio-economic backgrounds to improve access to care for those who need it most.  All scribes undergo rigorous medical scribe training to ensure they are fully prepared to support their designated provider(s). All scribes gain the experience, mentorship, and support needed to become expert medical scribes to further their healthcare career. 

Essential Duties:

• Perform chart preparation per clinic protocol
  
  
• Accompany the provider in all scheduled patient visits
  
  
• Document the patient history, physical exam, procedures, and patient plan, as performed by the provider
  
  
• Remind provider of relevant quality metrics when appropriate, documenting to support quality metrics
  
  
• Enter laboratory and radiographic studies, as ordered by the provider
  
  
• Enter medication orders, as dictated by the provider
  
  
• Document and print instructions for the patient
  
  
• Review completed charts with the provider between patients or after the shift
  
  
• Update provider preference and clinic preference documents as necessary

Requirements:

• Typing speed of at least 60 WPM
  
  
• Available to work 30-40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-6 pm PST)
  
  
• Must have a HIPAA-compliant workspace to maintain the privacy of sensitive patient information
  
  
• Fluent in the English language with excellent writing and speaking skills

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or 1-2 years equivalent experience in a related field required
  
  
• Pre-health career track is strongly preferred
  
  
• GPA > 3.5 preferred
  
  
• Highly knowledgeable with medical terminology, and human anatomy

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive compensation ranges from $11.00 - $17.00 per hour based on location, experience, and time commitment.
  
  
• Paid training for up to 30.5 hours.
  
  
• 401K program eligible after 12 months
  
  
• Paid time off on an accrual basis
  
  
• Remote Opportunity
• Employee Wellness Program
  
  
• Up to $150/month reimbursement for a healthcare plan
  
  

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• Gain patient contact hours
  
  
• Opportunity to receive a letter of recommendation from providers
  
  
• GRE/MCAT test prep material and test reimbursement.
  
  
• Guaranteed professional school interviews with Scribe-X University partners.
  
  

Additional Information: 

• Workstation Provided (desktop computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and headset)
  
  
• Must have a wired internet connection to maintain a synchronous connection

Physical Demands:  This job requires sitting and standing for extended periods