Medical Scribe Jobs

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The Medical Scribe ensures accurate and timely documentation of the medical chart under the supervision of the physician or APC. The scribe assists the provider by virtually or in person accompanying them during the patient exam recording detailed information into the electronic medical record (EMR). The scribe performs other related medical record or clerical duties to increase provider effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity for improved patient flow and satisfaction.

Position is onsite in Granbury, TX each week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Position requires that this role works at the Cleburne, TX location every Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assemble medical record documentation/charts for clinician(s)
• Update patient history, physical exam, and other pertinent health information in the patient record
• Enter the patient room with the physician during patient visit or through a virtual call to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications
• Perform other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned
• Prepare and send all documentation to the physician for review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and facility-specific procedures
• Comply with WellMed and Optum policies, including those relating to HIPAA
• Ensure medical record compliance by self-documentation attestation to include: scribe name, title and provider working for as well as specific date and time entry

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• High school diploma/GED
• Demonstrated ability to learn and appropriately apply basic medical terminologies and techniques taught and used on the job
• Keyboard proficiency (approximately 30 words/minute)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, highly-stressful environment that routinely involves exposure to highly-sensitive personal medical issues
• Experience operating a personal computer and related software applications
• Position requires work at more than one location during a scheduled workweek
• Understanding of and commitment to the appropriate protection of confidential patient information
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve under pressure
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact professionally with others
• Proven excellent organizational, project, and time management skills
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to work with a mature/senior population in healthcare
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, comprehend through listening, and speak fluent Spanish

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led company that could change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping our patients stay healthy by providing the care they need from doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple Medicare Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look forward to continuing growth.

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