SSM Health·Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The scribe accompanies providers into patient examination rooms to document encounters, including patient history, physical exams, and diagnostic results. They also ensure medical charts are complete by transcribing lab results, x-rays, and discharge instructions under physician guidance.
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OK-SSM Health Medical Group Oklahoma City 535 Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Accompanies provider into the patient examination room to document the provider's encounter with the patient.
Collaborates with the provider to document the patient history, physical exam, results of diagnostic testing, and diagnosis and disposition.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist providers with documentation of each patient's medical chart during encounters.
Accompany the provider into the patient examination area in order to transcribe a history and physical examination as given by the patient and physician.
Document all procedures performed by the physician, physician extenders, or nurses, on the medical chart.
Transcribe consultations or discussions with family and/or the patient's private physician or the on-call physician.
Complete the patient's charts by transcribing results of any labs, x-rays, or other evaluations.
Continuously check the progress of data availability for orders, to ensure the patient's workup is complete so that the provider is able to make treatment decisions regarding that patient.
List all proper diagnoses as well as any discharge/follow-up instructions and prescriptions, under guidance of the physician.
May occasionally assist with some patient-related duties.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS None Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 7402040167 SAPO GEN SURG CENTRAL Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED, or have 10 years of relevant work experience. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and walking, as well as proficiency in data entry and medical documentation.
Market context
In Oklahoma, physician-adjacent clinical roles are often competitive when they require state licensure and prefer specialty experience such as gastroenterology. These openings can attract candidates who already have outpatient or specialty-care backgrounds, so matching the requested scope of practice matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Oklahoma license status and prepare examples of relevant GI experience before applying.