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University of Michigan Medical Scribe in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Medical Scribe
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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has an opening for an experienced, self-motivated, team orientated Medical Scribe/Medical Assistant. This role will be to provide skilled support and work collaboratively with other members of the South Main Orthopaedic Surgery Team
Responsibilities*
This position is located in the South Main Orthopaedic Clinic that supports the Foot/ankle and Hand services. The successful candidate will be required to actively participate in the department's Lean initiatives, Service Excellence programs, maintain M-learning compliance, specific procedure competencies and knowledge of regulatory agency requirements.
The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing an accurate and detailed description of a patient encounter in the provider's words in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Manage an average of three patients per hour, and a minimum of four patients, during peak times. Facilitate diagnostic tests and referrals to medical specialists. This position will retrieve existing information from the patient's chart, as well as prior medical history and print pertinent information for providers. Supplies or instruments will need to be retrieved, as requested by the provider. This position will also entail escorting patients to other areas within the clinic when needed. Assist with training of newly hired Medical Scribes.
Other tasks will include:
Entering x-ray/PT orders
Rooming patients (utilizing an electronic medical record)
Supporting in-clinic procedures
Scribing as needed (see highlighted above)
Suture/staple removal
Assist with injections
Limited casting and splinting
Wound care
Stocking rooms
Perform scheduled infection control maintenance of patient care items and equipment
Outside imaging processing
Fitting off the shelf durable medical equipment
In addition, this position will retrieve prior medical history, print pertinent information for providers as needed
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications*
The preferred candidate will have six months' previous experience working in an ambulatory or acute care setting; Orthopaedic Surgery experience is helpful.
Candidate will have demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills, superior customer service, an exemplary attendance record, the ability to manage stress effectively, a superior work ethic and handle multiple responsibilities.
The candidate must be proficient using the Microsoft suite products
High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Ability to type 70 words per minute with accuracy is necessary.
Reasonable knowledge of and ability to use standard business software, computer applications and dictation equipment is necessary.
Desired Qualifications*
Previous experience working with MiChart/Epic care/Cadence as well as knowledge of University policies and procedures is helpful.
The preferred candidate will have six months' previous experience working in an ambulatory or acute care setting; Orthopaedic Surgery experience is helpful.
Work Schedule
6:45am - 5:15 pm (Rotating 8 hour shifts - may vary dependent upon clinical needs)
Monday - Friday (except for meetings or coverage when necessary. We utilize flex scheduling to off-set hours worked more than 8 hours in any one day)
May be asked to cover at region sites on occasion.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
247847
Working Title
Medical Scribe
Job Title
Medical Scribe
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM South Main Ortho/Surg Tech
Posting Begin/End Date
4/19/2024 - 5/10/2024
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
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