Description
The purpose of a Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS or 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 (approximately 80% of the role)
- Clinical documentation improvement, including requesting and reviewing medical records, leveraging population health tools, preparing for and supporting Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews, and consulting with providers on clinical documentation opportunities (approximately 10% of the role)
- Administrative support for providers and care teams, including placing orders and referrals, addressing tasks, and supporting the care team with additional responsibilities related to clinical documentation (approximately 10% of the role)
Requirements:
- Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications, either from a pre-medical degree or prior clinical experience
- 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 the role (2+ years is ideal)
- Ability to work approximately 40-45 hours per week during clinic hours with predictable hours and break times
- Compliance with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA
- US work authorization
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources