Description
The Medical Scribe role at Oak Street Health supports primary care providers with clinical documentation. You will observe and document patient encounters, assign CPT and ICD-10 codes, and prepare After Visit Summaries.
Responsibilities:
- Documenting patient encounters (~80%)
- Joining providers in exam rooms to observe patient visits
- Documenting patient encounters in structured notes
- Assigning CPT and ICD-10 codes
- Preparing After Visit Summaries
- Consulting with providers for accurate documentation
- Clinical Documentation Improvement (~10%)
- Requesting and reviewing medical records
- Leveraging population health tools for documentation improvement
- Supporting Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews
- Consulting with providers on documentation opportunities
- Administrative support for providers and care teams (~10%)
- Placing orders and referrals
- Addressing tasks
- Supporting care teams with clinical documentation responsibilities
Requirements:
- Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications
- Prior clinical experience (shadowing, volunteering, or scribing)
- Advanced listening and communication skills
- Strong computer literacy
- Fluency in languages spoken by the communities served (where indicated)
- Ability to adapt to new workflows and learn quickly
- Typing speed of 70+ words per minute
- Ability to work in-person in clinics, committing to at least 1-2 years in the role
Benefits:
- Mission-focused career impacting healthcare outcomes for Medicare patients
- Paid vacation, sick time, and 401K match options
- Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
- Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education
- Flexible work environments and opportunities for advancement