Details

Open Date 05/15/2024

Requisition Number PRN38548B

Job Title PS Medical Transcriptionist

Working Title PS Medical Scribe

Job Grade C

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 01851 - HCI Benjamin Maughan Res Prog

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 12.02 to 21.63

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

The Medical Scribe is responsible for recording a medical provider’s (Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician) interactions with patients and assisting with clerical duties related to medical documentation. Their duties include recording a medical provider’s interactions with patients, filling out paperwork, summaries and referral letters after a visit and entering data into

medical records.

This position will be assisting the Urologic Cancer Disease Group in the Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine and the Huntsman Cancer Institute (https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/urologic-cancer/).

This is a great opportunity for those seeking to gain an initial understanding of the medical field and medical terminology.

HuntsmanCancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

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Responsibilities

A Medical Scribe is a professional who acts as a personal assistant to a medical provider and collects information from patients in real-time during their visits. Some of their main responsibilities in clinic include:

• Taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system ( EPIC )

• Using a team approach to work effectively with many medical providers in clinic

• Working with the supervising medical provider to complete and submit medical records

• Communicating with patients professionally under the supervision of the supervising medical provider

• Completing all administrative tasks efficiently

• Helping electronically prescribe medication for patients

• Staying up-to-date on the electronic health records system ( EPIC ) and taking required courses as needed

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

One year dictaphone experience; one year of medical transcriptionist experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); ability to type 65 WPM ; and knowledge of medical terminology required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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