Medical Scribe (Clinical Informatics Specialist)

At Oak Street Health, Clinical Informatics Specialists (CIS), or Medical Scribes, serve as vital clinical documentation assistants, supporting primary care providers.

The role involves documenting patient encounters, assigning CPT and ICD-10 codes, and preparing after-visit summaries.

Responsibilities:

• Documenting patient encounters (~80%)
• Joining the provider in the exam room to observe patient visits
• Documenting patient encounters in a structured note
• Assigning appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Preparing After Visit Summaries
• Consulting with provider to ensure accurate and specific documentation
• Clinical Documentation Improvement (~10%)
• Requesting and reviewing medical records
• Leveraging Oak Street's population health tools
• Preparing for and supporting Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews
• Consulting with provider on clinical documentation opportunities
• Administrative support for your provider and care team (~10%)
• Placing orders and referrals
• Addressing tasks
• Supporting the care team with additional responsibilities related to clinical documentation
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum typing speed of 55 WPM
• Commitment of at least 1 year to the position
• Excellent job attendance, including the ability to work in-person within the clinic for approximately 40-45 hours per week
• Advanced listening and communication skills
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical processes
• Ability to work well on your own as a self-starter, as well as the willingness to take direction and be a member of the team
• Compliance with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA
• US work authorization

Preferred qualifications:

• Recent graduate or current student of a Healthcare-based degree program
• Experience within a role that required detail-orientation and high levels of accuracy
• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications
• Prior clinical experience, including shadowing and/or volunteering
• Fluency in another language

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources