Medical Scribe

Join a Legacy of Care - Delivering over 50 years of Healing and Hope

For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases.

Our collective passion to fight against cancer is what motivates and inspires us every day and is the reason Cancer Care Northwest has become the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center. We provide comprehensive, innovative, compassionate, integrated care throughout each patient\'s journey. We are searching for dedicated professionals who share our passion in saving lives. Are you searching for better work-life balance? Join us in our mission to save lives.

Position Overview:

Documents and transcribe dictations into the electronic medical record, and partners with a physician to ensure complete and capture of medical information as spoken/ instructed verbatim. Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities:

• Accompany physician/provider during the patient examination in order to transcribe in the electronic medical record (EMR) the nature of the patient visit.
• Transcribes dictation for a variety of medical reports; including patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
• Reviews and edits reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
• Projects a professional demeanor and appearance, while maintaining the confidentiality of patients per policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communication
• Demonstrated computers skills utilizing word processing, integrated databases, and other functions
• Ability to type accurately at 45+ words per minute
• Knowledge and demonstration of proper grammar and spelling in documentation, ability to write concisely, clearly and logically
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own growth and advancements
• Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the daily physician schedule.
• Assists with other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• a High School Diploma or a General Education Degree
• demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
• previous experience as a transcriptionist or scribe (preferred)
• Associates degree or some college-level education (preferred)

Physical Demands:

• Regularly: sit, grasp, reach, bend, stoop/crouch, talk, and hear
• Occasionally: stand, walk, lift up to 30 pounds, pull/push up to 30 pounds, carry up to 30 pounds
• Vision: clearly see up to 5 feet with or without corrective lenses

Work Environment:

While performing the essential duties/responsibilities of this job, the employee will not be exposed to any workplace environmental conditions caused by extreme noise, heat, cold, workplace hazards, atmospheric dusts/fumes/vapors/mists, pathogens, or toxic chemicals.

Salary DOE - $17.50-$24.50

Benefit Information https://careers.usoncology.com/benefits