Scribe

Why work at TidalHealth?

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Scribe Position Summary

The Scribe is trained to relieve the Provider of clerical duties; thus allowing the Provider to focus more directly on clinical care. This individual obtains and verifies demographic, insurance and additional patient information and enters the information into an electronic medical record. A Scribe’s role is limited to documentation and efficiency management for the Provider. The Scribe is an unlicensed person and exclusively non-clinical. The Scribe does not touch patients and does not engage in any type of patient care. The Scribe observes the Provider during patient encounters and performs documentation on the Provider’s behalf. Under the direction of the Provider, the Scribe enters information into the patient’s electronic or written chart. All Documentation is reviewed and/or edited by the Provider. It is signed by an attestation by the Provider that the scribed chart accurately reflects all work performed by the Provider.

Scribe Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• College Degree, or enrollment in a degree program is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Scribe or Medical Transcriptionist preferred
• Strong Computer skills required
• Typing speed of 50+ WPM required
• Knowledge of medical terminology is strongly preferred

Scribe Schedule

Monday – Friday, Day Shift

TidalHealth Benefits

• At TidalHealth, team members working at least 80 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 40 hours per pay period are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.