Medical Scribe Specialist

This opportunity requires the Medical Scribe Specialist (MSS) to be onsite/in-person. This is not a remote or hybrid position!! Applicants must be willing to travel between two local Chicago offices.

Wellness Homes of Chicago is a thriving integrated health & wellness practice that is a full-time MSS who is committed to ongoing learning. There is HIGH patient volume (60+ patients/day) so the MSS must be high-energy and flexible. No two days are alike!!

The MSS will manage clinical data during patient visits and maintain Provider’s day to day workflow. An individual in this position must have expertise in structured clinical assessments, accurate and specific documentation, population health workflows, and team-based healthcare. A major goal of this role is to facilitate efficient, seamless and effective patient care.

The Medical Scribe Specialist will be responsible for:

• Documenting structured clinical assessments.
• Documenting accurate and specific documentation, population health workflows, and teambased healthcare.
• Observing and recording patient encounters/examinations.
• Documenting patient information, history, and diagnoses.
• Assisting in medical management.
• Documenting medical decision making.
• Consultation with the care team and other providers on patient needs.
• Assist MA’s as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal applicant must have:

• Experience in performing medical scribe tasks and an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology.
• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written.
• Tech savvy.
• Experience with EMR systems (eClinicalWorks or Epic preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work as part of a team or individually.
• Ability and willingness to take direction and be a member of a team providing patient care.
• Ability to type 65+ words per minute.
• Ability and willingness to take direction and be a member of a team providing patient care.
• Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA.
• A desire to create an unmatched patient experience.
• Desire to help the organization drive clinical excellence.
• An ability to take ownership and drive results.
• Drive to be relentlessly determined.
• Ability to work 4045 hours per week (fulltime position) with predictable hours.
• Must be willing to work a weekend day.

Benefits include:

• PTO
• Eleven paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical/vision/life
• Short term and longterm disability
• 401K
• Supportive and fun culture
• Elevated levels of responsibility and rapid advancement opportunities available

This position is highly desirable for Pre-Med students, individuals with past experience in Clinical Research or an experienced Medical Scribe (2+years) that is ready to move to the next level in their career.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to a drug-free workplace, providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. Candidates with nontraditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About Wellness Homes of Chicago

At Wellness Homes of Chicago, our purpose is to foster vibrant well-being within our diverse community. We are dedicated to providing inclusive, affirming, and community-focused wellness services for everyone in Chicago, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that by focusing on proactive well-being, we can empower individuals to thrive and collectively build a healthier Chicago, together.