Medical Scribe

We are currently seeking a Medical Scribe to join our team at Hennepin Healthcare. Opportunities to scribe are in the following areas: Allergy, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Inpatient Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics. This position is casual, but does require a minimum of 24 hours a week with rotating days (schedule released 4 weeks in advance for Emergency Medicine, 2 weeks for all other departments).

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. No remote positions available

Must attach both a resume and letter of interest addressing the following: "In 500 words or less, please describe your career goals and how the HCMC Medical Scribe position aligns with these aspirations". Applications without both resume and letter of interest will not be considered.

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

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:

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

Strongly Preferred:

At least a junior in undergraduate school with coursework emphasis in medical terminology, human anatomy, medical transcription, and core science courses

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