Medical Scribe (Part Time) Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine- Northern Hospital Sites, NJ Req #: 46826
Category: Medical Scribe
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates
Department: ER Physician - CMMC
Location: Emergency Medicine Associates, 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109

Northern Hospital Sites Include: Clara Maass Medical Center- Belleville, NJ; Newark Beth Israel Medical Center- Newark, NJ; Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ; Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ; Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ

Applicant will be able to indicate their desired location(s) if selected to move forward with the interview process.

*Please note that while this position is noted as Day Shift, opportunities in both Day and Night shifts may be available*

Job Overview:

The Medical Scribe provides Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Department clinicians with documentation assistance and follow-up on diagnostics/consults/orders, etc. This assistance is crucial in providing clinicians additional time to directly speak to and consult with patients. This is a great opportunity for entry level healthcare professionals to build on medical knowledge and gain invaluable clinical exposure in working alongside numerous MDs, NPs, and PAs.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma Completion of science or clinical coursework at the undergraduate level or above required. Work experience in a direct patient care clinical setting may be considered in lieu of science or clinical coursework.Work, volunteer, or shadowing experience in the healthcare field required. Experience in a direct patient care environment preferred (e.g. medical scribe, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT). Must be documented on resume.

Preferred:

Bachelor s degreeSuperb listening, verbal and written communication skillsAccuracy and attention to detailExcellent organizational and time management skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, stressful environmentAbility to type 50 words per minute adjusted for errors

Scheduling Requirements:

Hiring for both Part Time Day Shifts and Part Time Night ShiftsDay shift start times vary between the hours of 6:00am-6:00pm and the Medical Scribe would be expected to rotate through each scheduled start time in between those hoursNight Shift start times vary between the hours of 7:00pm- 10:00pm and the Medical Scribe would be expected to rotate through each scheduled start time in between those hoursShifts are 7 days a weekEmployee will rotate through all day OR all night shiftsPart Time positions will guarantee one shift per week, minimum 12 hours.

Essential Functions:

Accompany clinicians into patient rooms and transcribe clinician dictations/notesActively listen to all conversations pertaining to patient care between the clinician and other healthcare providers, patients, family, etc. and document relevant information into the EMRDocument clinician and patient encounters into EMRSeek out missing information from clinicians to complete the physician chartGather and input pertinent patient information from external sources (e.g. outpatient lab tests, nursing home/EMS records)Place phone calls to PMD offices, pharmacies, etc. as requested by the clinicianKeep clinicians informed of resulting diagnostics and troubleshoot delays in those results

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death Insurance

Pay Range:

The pay rate offered for this position is $17.6674/hour

Let s shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating a sustaining health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer