Scribe - Physician Services

North Alabama Shoals Hospital

Scribe – Physician Services

Job Type: Full Time | Days

Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8am-5pm

Your experience matters 

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA)joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team

North Alabama Medical Group is a diverse and growing network of healthcare practices serving patients throughout the Shoals and surrounding communities. As part of North Alabama Medical Center, our team brings together more than 15 clinics and a wide range of primary and specialty care services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology, surgery, urology, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our practices are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home while building lasting relationships with the patients and communities we serve. With a collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, clinical staff, and support professionals, North Alabama Medical Group offers a dynamic environment where team members can make a meaningful impact, support one another, and grow professionally while helping patients achieve healthier lives.

How you'll contribute

AScribe who excels in this role:

• Accompanies physicians into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician's encounter with the patient and others present.
• Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician. 
• Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
• Documents any procedures performed by the physician.
• Is responsible for entering attestation, sign and date all records at time of service.

The scribe’s primary function is to act as a "living recorder" with no clinical patient contact, e.g. The scribe does not obtain vital signs, administer medications, or assist in medical procedures performed by the physician, nurse, or tech.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Additional requirements include:

• CMA or CCMA License Required
• Current BLS certification required 
• Will consider Healthcare students enrolled in a program such as medical student/physician assistant student/or nursing student. Must be able to meet the requirements for clinic hours of operation.
• Minimum Work Experience: Minimum 6 months experience as a Medical Scribe, or 6 months related experience and/or training. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

More about North Alabama Shoals Hospital 
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed general acute care facility that boasts spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and intensive care and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region’s only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals’ only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is Joint Commission accredited, is a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Tier 2 Hospital, and has received a Blue Distinguished award in hip and knee replacements. This facility employs over 300 individuals and has more than 100 physicians on staff.

EEOC Statement

“North Alabama Shoals Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals Hospital  is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”