POSITION SUMMARY The primary role of the medical scribe is to collaborate with the clinical care team in the documentation of a patient's electronic medical record as well as acting as an assistant in facilitating patient care. Scribes may physically interact with the patient and family under the direction of a Care Team Member. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES * Accompany members of the care team upon patient interview and examination. * Document in the electronic medical record elements that have been delegated by the care team including but not limited to elements of the history, examination, or ongoing care. * Document the correct time of patient care related activities such as assessments, vital signs, or interventions. * Provide comfort aids such as pillows, blankets, and fluids upon patient request if approved by the care team. * Assist in acquisition of supplies as directed by the care team. * Provide service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences. * Demonstrate effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning. * Respond to patient's call lights. * Stock patient rooms with gloves and stocks PPE cabinets. * Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. * Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and flexibility. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience: Not required Licensure: Not Required Certification: AHA, Heartsaver CPR AED upon hire (within 30 days) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Completion of an approved Medical Terminology Course or upon hire (within 30 days) * Basic knowledge and ability to navigate a computer system * Typing skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience: Previous Healthcare experience preferred Licensure: Not required Certification: AHA, Heartsaver CPR AED upon hire (within 30 days) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Completion of an approved Medical Terminology Course or upon hire (within 30 days) * Knowledge and ability to navigate a computer system * Typing skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (ADA, Travel, Environment, Noise) * Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently. * Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance. * Communicating with others to exchange information. * Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.