Seasonal Psychiatric Scribe Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We are currently seeking a Medical Scribe to join our team at Hennepin Healthcare in our Emergency Department and/or Inpatient Psychiatry Department. This is a 0.80 FTE position (64 hours per two week pay period - 32 hours/week required) and follows a rotating schedule that includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with the schedule released 2-4 weeks in advance. The pay for this position is $21/hour. 

Applications missing any of the required applicant materials listed below will not be considered. Applicants with open availability will be prioritized. 

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  

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 

To be considered for the position, all of the below application materials must be included/completed. 

• Resume attached to application
• Letter of interest attached to application addressing the following: In 500 words or less, please describe 1) your career goals, 2) how the HCMC Medical Scribe position aligns with these aspirations, and 3) when you plan to matriculate into Medical or PA school (or other). 
• Anticipated FALL SEMESTER work availability survey filled out here.
• Anticipated SPRING SEMESTER work availability survey filled out here.

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:

• Open work availability. 
• 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 

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