Scribe/Medical Writer | Oncology

Are you detail-oriented, passionate about healthcare, and ready to make a difference? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is looking for a Scribe/Medical Writer to support a medical oncology physician at our Carlisle outpatient center. This is your chance to join a team that feels like family while enjoying a positive work-life balance.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• One day a week remote work for pre-charting from the comfort of your home.
  • This position reports to the Carlisle, PA office 4 days per week.
• Competitive starting pay and full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone who wants to contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Strong typing skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience in a medical office setting; bonus points for prior scribe or transcription experience.
• Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Your Impact:
As a vital member of the medical staff, you’ll work closely with the physician to ensure accurate documentation in the EMR. Responsibilities include:

• Recording physician-patient conversations and summarizing consultations.
• Managing clerical tasks like printing lab reports and scheduling.
• Operating electronic medical records and anticipating physician needs to keep patient care flowing smoothly.

If you’re ready to join a team that values your skills and supports your growth, apply today and become part of something meaningful!

Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, answering phones, scanning, abstracting, checking patients in and out, helping with work queues, etc.
• Remains as close to physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.
• At times, guides patient to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are made.
• Provides patient with assistants while they are exiting the exam room to expedite patient flow.
• Monitors examination room and any physical limitations that the patient may have
• Evaluates the condition of the exam room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.
• Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician says during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment (including justifications of decisions reached when appropriate).
• Learns the personality and preferences of each physician, recognizing differences and abiding by them when working with each particular physician.
• Accommodates the needs of the patient for the exam.
• Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies
• Enter charge information as designated by the physician
• Maintains an awareness of the patient's verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may necessitate the writer repeating information, providing written instructions, and/or patient educations materials for the patient to review at home.
• Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.

• Fluency in English
• High School Diploma and 4 years experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.
  • Or Associates degree or equivalent, and two years experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.

• Basic of knowledge ICD-10 coding.
  

  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran