Medical Scribe

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Bethesda
Apr 10, 2025
The Ophthalmology Department is seeing a *Medical Scribe* who will ensure complete and accurate capture of medical information as spoken/instructed verbatim by the clinician. This role will assist the clinician in navigating the electronic health record. Accompany the clinician in all approved patient care locations. The scribe does not perform independent clinical judgment or direct patient care. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Accompany the clinician into patient exam areas for the purpose of accurately documenting the clinician's encounter with the patient as described by the clinician. Seek real-time clarification of all information entered in the medical record. List diagnosis and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions as mentioned by the clinician. Enter orders, including diagnostic testing and medications, which are pending and require clinical approval to activate. Document procedures performed and described by the clinician. Invoke the organization's approved scribe statement for each clinical note. Complete all scribe duties before leaving the patient care area. Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all times. Participate in clinical research activity at the direction of the clinician. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or graduation equivalent. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in disciplines such as human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, nursing, or related field. Six months experience as a medical scribe, medical transcriptionist, or other related job in a medical office. Classified Title: Medical Scribe Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Part-time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 3-4 days a week 24 hours per week FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Location:JH at Bethesda Department name: SOM Oph Satellites Personnel area: School of Medicine Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. 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