Medical Scribe

Mental Health Pros by VABODE

Medical Scribe

National
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Free uniforms

    Training & development

    Company parties

    ASAM Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient & ASAM Level 3.1 Residential Substance Use Disorder Programs

    Position Summary

    The Medical Scribe provides comprehensive documentation support to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychiatrists, and other licensed providers within the organization's ASAM Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and ASAM Level 3.1 Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Treatment programs. The Medical Scribe documents patient encounters in real time, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete medical records that comply with Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), Medicaid, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, ASAM Criteria, CARF/The Joint Commission (if applicable), and organizational standards.

    The Medical Scribe serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team by promoting documentation accuracy, provider efficiency, quality improvement, and continuity of care.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Clinical Documentation

    Document medical and behavioral health encounters as directed by licensed providers.

    Ensure documentation supports medical necessity and payer requirements.

    Accurately record progress notes.

    Support documentation for both outpatient (ASAM 2.1) and residential (ASAM 3.1) services.

    Regulatory Compliance

    Maintain documentation consistent with:

    Virginia DBHDS regulations

    ASAM Criteria

    Medicaid documentation standards

    HIPAA Privacy Rule

    42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements

    Organizational policies and procedures

    Minimum Qualifications

    High school diploma or GED required.

    Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.

    One (1) year of medical scribing, medical office, behavioral health, or healthcare documentation experience preferred.

    Experience in psychiatry, addiction medicine, behavioral health, or substance use treatment preferred.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.