Medical Scribe

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Scribe to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. As a Medical Scribe, you will play a critical role in supporting our healthcare professionals by accurately documenting patient information and medical records.

• Documentation and Charting: Prepare and assemble medical record documentation/chart for physicians prior to patient visits, ensuring all elements of documentation are complete and accurate.
• Real-Time Documentation: Enter the patient room with the physician/clinician during patient visits to capture and transcribe medical record documentation in real-time using electronic medical record applications.
• Order Preparation: Prepare (pend) orders, including follow-up testing, lab orders, medication orders, consults, and referrals, and document the correct follow-up instructions and level of service designation based on the physician/clinician's direction.
• Medical Record Completion: Complete medical records for each encounter, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, and update patient history and other pertinent health information in the patient record.
• Clinical Functions: Perform clinical functions, such as preparing and rooming patients for exams, obtaining vital signs, and documenting/updating pertinent health information, under the direction of the physician/clinician.

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: Typically requires 1 year of experience in medical assisting, medical transcription, emergency medical services, patient service, or as a healthcare professional with demonstrated proficiency in medical terminology and technical spelling.
• Training: Successful completion of Aurora authorized medical scribe training course within 30 days of hire.
• Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to maintain sensitivity and confidentiality for patients, and ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in computer skills, including advanced keyboarding, above-average typing speed, navigation within a Windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.

Advocate Aurora Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. We are committed to providing equitable care for all and offer a comprehensive range of services, including cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation. Our team of over 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and improving the health of our communities.