Medical Scribe (Full-time in Primary Care Setting)

We’re building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience.

The purpose of a Medical Scribe at Oak Street Health is to support primary care providers with clinical documentation so that they can focus on providing exceptional care to patients.

Responsibilities:

• Documenting patient encounters, including observing patient visits, documenting patient encounters in a structured note, assigning CPT and ICD-10 codes, preparing After Visit Summaries, and consulting with providers to ensure accurate and specific documentation.
• Clinical documentation improvement, including requesting and reviewing medical records, leveraging population health tools, and consulting with providers on clinical documentation opportunities.
• Administrative support for providers and care teams, including placing orders and referrals, addressing tasks, and supporting care teams with additional responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications.
• Prior clinical experience, including shadowing and/or volunteering.
• Advanced listening and communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical workflows.
• Ability to adapt to new workflows and quickly learn new concepts and skills.
• Ability to type 70+ words per minute.
• Ability and willingness to take direction and be a member of a team providing patient care.
• Excellent job attendance, including ability to work in-person in clinics.
• Ability to commit to at least 1 year in role.

Benefits:

• Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for Medicare patients.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options.
• Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits.
• Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends.
• New centers and flexible work environments.
• Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement.