Medical Scribe (Part Time) (Multiple Hires) (Extended Temporary Employment) (Phoenix, AZ) Please see Special Instructions for more details. Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission. Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable). References: Please list 3 professional references including address, title, phone and email address. Position Details Position Information Title Medical Scribe (Part Time) (Multiple Hires) (Extended Temporary Employment) (Phoenix, AZ) Department COM Phx Internal Medicine (0669) Location Greater Phoenix Area Position Summary The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is currently seeking Medical Scribe candidates for their Primary Care Medical Scribe program who would like to gain valuable experience working one-on-one with physicians in a dynamic, academic, primary care setting. This paid position is perfect for a student seeking a career in healthcare, who would like to gain more experience and exposure in a clinical setting before starting professional school, while also working to improve the healthcare delivery system. Scribing is an incredible experience, teaching you an extensive base of medical knowledge and on-the-job exposure in a clinical setting. This position is ideal for pre-medical students & alumni looking for experience prior to medical school and those that plan to work in the medical field. Dont have scribing experience? No problem. Scribing experience preferred but not required as all qualified applicants undergo training for the medical scribe role. Working as a Medical Scribe offers: * Paid position working one-on-one with physicians through a first of its kind medical scribe program. * Exposure to real patients and patient care in a primary care, academic clinical setting. * Paid training and mentorship in medicine. * Be a part of medical scribe research with the opportunity to help further develop this novel program. The UACOMP Primary Care Medical Scribe program is a grant funded, novel program in its first year of development, aimed at creating pathways into medical school and primary care healthcare, while also studying the effect of the presence of medical scribes within healthcare delivery. Link to press release about our novel scribe program: http://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/about/news/medical-scribe-program-receives-500k-grant. This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position. For further details on this type of position at the University of Arizona, please click here. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been listed by Forbes as one of Americas Best Employers in the United States and WorldatWork and the Arizona Department of Health Services have recognized us for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities * Assists the physician in navigating the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and locates information for review (i.e., previous notes, reports, test results, and laboratory results). * Accompanies the physician upon patient interview and examination as (silent) observer. * Documents the physicians dictated patient history, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family and social histories, medications, and allergies. * Documents physical examination findings and procedures as performed during the encounter. * Documents the results of laboratory and radiographic studies as dictated by the physician. * Ensures the physician reviews all documentation completed by the scribe when the patient encounter has concluded. This includes making any necessary amendments and signing the chart. The physician is ultimately responsible for documentation of the patients encounter. * Assists with patient chart maintenance and updates as dictated by the physician in addition to encounter related documentation, including the completion of additional patient care tasks as needed. * Participates in and completes required training, surveys, forms, and other program related activities. * Learns and comprehends required medical terminology. * Other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities * Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and medical terminology. * Ability to effectively communicate. * Ability to understand and commitment to appropriate protection of confidential patient information. Minimum Qualifications * High school diploma required. * Minimum typing speed of 60 WPM. Arizona Board of Regents Minimum Qualifications Two years of typing experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Preferred Qualifications * College degree or current enrollment in a 2 or 4-year degree program. * Previous experience as a medical scribe. * Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate orally and in writing. * Strong interpersonal & organizational skills. * Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including MS email, Excel, and Word. Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 10 - 30 Job Category Clerical and Office Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits FLSA Non-Exempt Posted Rate of Pay $13.50 - $15.00 Per Hour, Depending on Experience Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department) Posting Detail Information Posting Number S26166 Number of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Limited to Current UA Employees No Contact Information for Candidates College of Medicine-Phoenix Office of Human Resources COMPHX-HRServices@email.arizona.edu Open Date 12/10/2018 Review Start Date 01/07/2019 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission. Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable). References: Please list 3 professional references including address, title, phone and email address. Quick Link for Internal Postings http://uacareers.com/postings/34016 Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. * Where did you first learn about this position? * Arizona Daily Star * Arizona Republic * ArizonaDiversity.com * Careerbuilder.com * Chronicle of Higher Education * Department of Economic Security (DES) * Diverse Issues in Higher Education * HigherEdsJobs.com * Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education * Indeed.com * InsideHigherEd.com * Jobing.Com * LinkedIn * Local Job Banks * Pima County One-Stop * Professional Conference * Professional journal/publication * Referred by UA Employee * Invited by Dept to Apply * UA Website * Other 2. * Please confirm that you understand that this position is located in Phoenix, Arizona. * I understand that this position is located in Phoenix, Arizona. 3. * Do you have two years of typing experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education? * Yes * No 4. * Do you have a High School Diploma? * Yes * No 5. * Do you have a minimum typing speed of 60 WPM? * Yes * No Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents