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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Scribe to join our pediatric orthopedics clinic. We are looking for an individual interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. The ideal candidate would be proficient in Microsoft Word and possess strong typing skills. Able to handle high-pressure situations effectively, be reliable, punctual, and professional, and be willing to learn and become an integral part of our team. Key responsibilities include accurately documenting patient encounters and medical histories, assisting healthcare providers with administrative tasks, and ensuring all documentation meets medical requirements.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Provides oral and written translation of diverse patient care-related material.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1.    Takes notes during patient interview, exams and meetings with health care provider. Records the use of interpreters during visits. Enters patient information and other patient records and documents into the EHR system and Care4 programs within institutional time requirements.  
2.    Provides written translation of patient histories and other medical reports, patient education and instructional material, advance directives, medical documents and other institutional publications.  
3.    Provides oral translation of discussions related to patient referral, new patient registration, financial evaluation, patient assessment, treatment planning, admissions, discharge, and other clinical and healthcare-related discussions.  
4.    Interprets clinical, financial, psychosocial and ethical discussions related to patient care activities.
5.    Ensures external medical records are received prior to patient appointments.
6.    Partakes in the patient discharge process.  
7.    Performs on-call translation duties requiring immediate response to electronic paging.
8.    Perform other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

None

Minimum Education:

Associate degree or relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

Minimum Experience:

Two years of relevant experience. 

PREFERRED:  Knowledge of medical terminology, specifically Orthopedic terminology.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

 

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.