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Hennepin Healthcare
Medical Scribe - $21/hr (0.80 FTE)
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What they do
A Medical Transcriptionist listens to sound recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals, transcribes the recordings and creates written reports and documents from them. Uses medical terminology and abbreviations and operates recording equipment and software. Works in hospitals or medical offices, or for companies that provide transcription services to healthcare facilities.
$37,944 / year median in Minnesota
-3% projected decline
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Medical Scribe to join our team at Hennepin Healthcare in our Emergency Department and/or Inpatient Psychiatry Department. This is a 0.80 FTE position (64 hours per two week pay period
- 32 hours/week required) and follows a rotating schedule that includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with the schedule released 2-4 weeks in advance.
Additional information:
- Must commit to at least 1 year within the program. Applicants unable to fulfill this requirement will not be considered
- No seasonal, short-term, or temporary employment available
- Must work in-person at our main hospital campus in downtown Minneapolis.
Responsibilities:
- Accompany the provider into the exam room to document provider/patient interactions
- Accurately documents history, physical examination, laboratory, medication, and radiology notes as verbalized by the patient and provider
- Transcribes dictated information from the provider into the medical record
Benefits of Medical Scribe Position:
- Paid, in-person, 1:1, on-the-job training
- Mentorship and learning opportunities to expand healthcare knowledge and build connections within the field
- Opportunities for letters of recommendation from MDs/DOs, PAs and NPs
- No typing speed minimum requirement To be considered for the position, all of the below application materials must be included/completed.
- Resume attached to application
- Letter of interest attached to application addressing the following: In 500 words or less, please describe 1) your career goals, 2) how the HCMC Medical Scribe position aligns with these aspirations, and 3) when you plan to matriculate into Medical or PA school (or other).
- Anticipated
FALL SEMESTER
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SPRING SEMESTER
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QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED, plus two years of post-secondary education
- or•an approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
- Open work availability.
- At least a Junior in college, preferably with coursework in medical transcription, medical terminology, human anatomy, and core sciences
- Relatable experience working in healthcare or clinical environment
- Experience using electronic health record system
- Reliable, punctual candidates with interest in medicine and/or pre-professional health track
- Applicants with prompt responsiveness and thorough communication skills
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work closely with medical professionals during interactions with patients in a hospital or clinical setting
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and accurately transcribe verbal communications on a real-time basis
- Strong keyboarding skills to facilitate the transcription of communications
- Ability to work well in a critical environment and be detail oriented
- Strong organizational and customer service skills
- Ability to prioritize work based on volume and deadlines