Scribe

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

As the Scribe you will perform all clerical and information technology functions for the physician during patient visits in the clinic. This includes primary responsibility of the operation of the electronic health record and electronic dictation system. You will be required to anticipate physician needs to facilitate the flow of clinic. You must be discreet, tactful, and modest in the performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accompanies physician/provider during the patient examination to transcribe in the medical record (EHR) the nature of the patient visit. This includes accurately and thoroughly documenting medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician
• Collects, organizes, and catalogs data for physician quality reporting system and other quality improvement efforts and format for submission
• Assists in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow up and compliance
• Performs dictation/faxing/phone calls and other related clerical tasks

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Recognition of the physical exam process and ability to record exams in detail
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification through an accredited Medical Scribe Program
• 1+ years of healthcare experience in a hospital or clinical environment
• Legible handwriting and ability to accurately record information
• Proven organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Demonstrated professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families

The hourly range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.   

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.