Scribe Trainer

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.  Two years college level course work in applicable course of study i.e. (biololgy, chemistry, physics).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Six months experience as a scribe.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in health science related field.

EXPERIENCE:

1. At least one year of scribe experience.

2. One year of previous leadership experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Travel to various sites to help implement a new program.

2. Establish relationships with hospital staff and scribes.

3. Active participation in peer interviewing as necessary.

4. Conduct a complete and thorough classroom training to include evaluations on scribe competencies.

5. Conduct floor training with scribes, providing constructive feedback as needed.

6. Complete scribe evaluations in a professional and timely matter.

7. Keep accurate records of scribe training progress.

8. Assist management with selection of lead scribe.

9. In coordination with leadership, complete employee warnings, when necessary.

10. Ongoing support of the lead scribe.

11. Ability to assist lead scribes at multiple sites with quality assurance.

12. Hold training meetings as necessary.

13. Assist the lead scribe with last minute shift coverage.

14. Identify areas of deficiency and create continuing education material as applicable.

15. Assist with training new physicians on the most efficient use of a scribe.

16. Create scribe training material for new scribes, including competency exams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May require travel.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of: Emergency Department flow, efficiency management medical-legal documentation, medical terminology, physical exam findings and Evaluation and Management (E&M) bill basics.

2. Qualities: Organization, professionalism, ability to take the initiative, courtesy positive attitude, strong communication  skills, active listening skills and attentiveness to detail.

3. Must have a quick and accurate typing speed (55 WPM)

Additional Job Description:

This is a remote position supporting the training of the Scribe Services Department. Applicants must be available from 8a-4:30p Monday-Friday, but occasional flexible scheduling is required.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.