Description
The Medical Scribe role at Oak Street Health supports primary care providers with clinical documentation, allowing them to focus on providing exceptional patient care. As a Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS), you will document patient encounters in real-time, develop expertise in value-based care models, and assist providers in identifying care gaps.
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 and ability to learn new technical workflows
- Fluency in languages spoken by the communities served (where indicated)
- Ability to adapt to new workflows, learn quickly, and work as a team member
- Excellent job attendance and ability to commit to at least 1 year in the role
- Ability to work approximately 40-45 hours per week during clinic hours
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs and resources