[Work From Home] Medical Transcriptionist - January Start Date

Our team is expanding! We have a new opening for a Medical Transcriptionist - January Start Date! Based in our vibrant Remote office, this role is available now. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. You can expect a salary of a competitive salary for this role, plus comprehensive benefits.

 

 

About the position The Medical Scribe at Oak Street Health plays a crucial role in supporting primary care providers by managing clinical documentation, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. This position involves observing patient visits, documenting encounters in real-time, and assisting with clinical documentation improvement. The role is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare, particularly those on a pre-med track or interested in health informatics and medical coding. Responsibilities • Documenting Patient Encounters ~ 80% , • Joining the provider in the exam room to observe patient visits , • Documenting patient encounters in a structured note, including the history of the present illness, assessment, plan, and physical exam , • Assigning appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes , • Preparing After Visit Summaries , • Consulting with provider to ensure accurate and specific documentation , • Clinical Documentation Improvement ~ 10% , • Requesting and reviewing medical records , • Leveraging Oak Street's population health tools to support clinical documentation improvement , • Preparing for and supporting Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews , • Consulting with provider on clinical documentation opportunities , • Administrative support for your provider and care team ~ 10% , • Placing orders and referrals , • Addressing tasks , • Supporting the care team with additional responsibilities related to clinical documentation , • Other duties as assigned Requirements • Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications, either from a pre-medical degree or prior clinical experience [required] , • Prior clinical experience, including shadowing and/or volunteering [strongly preferred] , • Prior scribe or transcription experience [preferred but not required] , • Advanced listening and communication skills [required] , • Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical workflows [required] , • Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve [required where indicated] , • Ability to adapt to new workflows and to quickly learn new concepts and skills [required] , • Ability to type 70+ words per minute [strongly preferred] , • Ability and willingness to take direction and be a member of a team providing patient care, including adapting to the provider's working style [required] , • Ability to be a self-starter within your role scope , • Excellent job attendance including ability to work in-person in our clinics [required] , • Ability to commit to at least 1 year in role (2+ is ideal) [required] , • Ability to work approximately 40-45 hours per week during clinic hours (full time position) with predictable hours and break times [required] , • Compliance with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA [required] , • US work authorization [required] Nice-to-haves • Prior scribe or transcription experience [preferred but not required] , • Ability to type 70+ words per minute [strongly preferred] Benefits • Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients , • Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options , • Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits Apply Job!

 

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