8350 Oak Street Health MSO LLC is looking for a Medical Scribe, internally known as a Clinic Informatics Specialist (CIS). This role exists to support our primary care providers by handling clinical documentation, allowing them to concentrate on delivering exceptional patient care. A scribe assists throughout the patient journey—from pre-visit planning to exam room documentation and post-visit follow-up.
What You'll Do
- Document patient encounters in a structured note, including history, assessment, plan, and physical exam, constituting ~80% of the role.
- Assign accurate CPT and ICD-10 codes.
- Prepare After Visit Summaries.
- Consult with providers to ensure documentation is accurate and specific.
- Request and review medical records (~10% of role).
- Use population health tools to support clinical documentation improvement.
- Prepare for and support Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews.
- Consult with providers on documentation opportunities.
- Place orders and referrals (~10% of role).
- Address clinical tasks.
- Support the care team with additional documentation-related responsibilities.
What We're Looking For
- Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications from a pre-medical degree or prior clinical experience.
- Advanced listening and communication skills.
- Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical workflows.
- Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other community languages where required.
- Ability to adapt to new workflows and learn new concepts quickly.
- Willingness to take direction and be a collaborative team member, adapting to a provider's working style.
- Excellent job attendance and ability to work in-person at our clinics.
- Commitment to at least 1 year in the role.
- Ability to work 40-45 hours per week during clinic hours with predictable scheduling.
- Compliance with all hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA.
- US work authorization.
Nice to Have
- Prior clinical experience, including shadowing or volunteering.
- Prior scribe or medical transcription experience.
- Ability to type 70+ words per minute.
Team & Environment
You will serve as a clinical documentation assistant to your paired provider.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $17.00 - $28.46 per hour.
- Mission-focused career impacting change and improving health outcomes.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and 401(k) match options.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Leadership development and continuing education stipends.
- New centers and flexible work environments.
- Opportunities for high responsibility and rapid advancement.
- Affordable medical plans and an employee stock purchase plan.
- No-cost wellness screenings, counseling, financial coaching, and wellness programs.
- Paid time off, flexible schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, and tuition assistance.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position requiring work at our clinic locations.
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws.
