PS Medical Transcriptionist - Urgent Hiring

We are searching for an experienced PS Medical Transcriptionist to join our exceptional team at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.
Growing your career as a Full Time PS Medical Transcriptionist is a terrific opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, project management and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of PS Medical Transcriptionist at University of Utah today!

Details

Open Date 09/22/2022

Requisition Number PRN32407B

Job Title PS Medical Transcriptionist

Working Title PS Medical Transcriptionist

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 01166 - HCI Clinical Trials

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 providers (Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician) interactions with patients and assisting with clerical duties related to medical documentation. Their duties include recording a medical providers 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 ( This is a great opportunity for those seeking to gain an initial understanding of the medical field and medical terminology.

One year dictaphone experience; one year of medical transcriptionist experience or equivalency; ability to type 65 WPM ; and knowledge of medical terminology is preferred, but not required for this position. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are required.

Huntsman Cancer Institute ( HCI ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring individuals whose merit and experience promote a diverse, inclusive, anti-racist workforce and culture.

Each employee has a unique background and life experience. We believe that maximizing diversity fuels the success of our organization. In your cover letter or during your interview, we invite you to share how your background, beliefs, and experience will prepare you to be effective in working in an environment that values diversity and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Learn more about HCIs commitments at huntsmancancer.org/edi and/or contact HCIs Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

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; 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 of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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 veterans 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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.

Company Benefits:
● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary