Carilion Clinic·Lexington, Virginia
The Scribe assists physicians by documenting patient encounters and updating medical records in real-time. They are responsible for transcribing physical exams, assimilating lab results, and documenting procedures performed by healthcare professionals.
Employment status: Part time
SHIFT: Any Day, Any Shift (United States of America)
1 Health Cir - Lexington
Requisition number: R160229 SCRIBE (Open)
The Scribe facilitates and assists in the completion of the physician's medical records and patient documentation in a professional and timely manner.
The Scribe
Accompanies a physician through the duties of patient care during the course of each work shift, while updating the medical record in real time. Transcribing details of the physical exam and elements of the chart. This includes assimilating results from any lab tests, imaging tests, or medications ordered by the physician. A scribe may also be present to record a physician's consultations with family members or other physicians about a specific patient's case.
Reminds physician on the progress of lab, X-ray, or other patient evaluation data and transcribing the results into patient charts so that a patient's workup is complete and the physician can make sound treatment decisions.
Documents procedures performed by the physician or any other healthcare professional, including nurses and physician assistants.
May assist in initiating pages to the consultants for the physician.
Masters the use of the EPIC EMR, and the PACS imaging system.
Performs other duties as required based upon site-specific or department specific requirements.
When working with PPEs will assist with mask drop off and retrieval, bleach changes, replacement of PPE and employee exposure logs.
If working as documentation specialist will implement appropriate and timely referrals to physician advisors.
May collect data showing activities performed and improvements made.
May perform pre-billing reviews of clinical documentation
Demonstrates a willingness to maintain awareness of the business of medicine and changes in coding and billing in a health care setting including, but not limited to, Value Based Medicine, Readmission Reduction Programs, provider updates and the business of medicine directly impacting physician practices that may include updates from CMS that may impact billing, documentation and coding.
Associate's degree or equivalent required.
1-2 years of experience working with the public in a healthcare setting required.
Excellent PC, typing and interpersonal and verbal communication skills required. Familiar with medical terminology required.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
$15.00 - $21.07
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
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Requires an Associate's degree or equivalent and 1-2 years of experience working with the public in a healthcare setting. Candidates must be familiar with medical terminology and possess excellent typing and communication skills.
Market context
Scribe roles in Virginia are commonly tied to busy clinics and hospitals that need accurate documentation support. Competition often centers on typing speed, medical terminology, communication, and strict patient confidentiality. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, then tailor your application to show comfort with fast-paced charting and healthcare workflows.
