Medical Scribe

Medical Scribe– Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

Location: Olympia, WA 

Job Type: Full-time 

Pay: $18 - $26 per hour 

(pay is determined based on years of experience)

Summary of benefits: 

OOA covers part or all of the cost for Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401k plan with company matching. Flex spending plans, uniform allowances, and an Employee Assistance Program available as well. PTO is accrued based on full-time status.  

Olympia Orthopaedics is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free workplace. If offered employment, passage of background screen and pre-employment drug screen is required. Please note nicotine levels are included in testing.

Medical Scribe Summary:

As a Medical Scribe, you will be a vital part of day-to-day clinical operations as you work closely, in office, with the Physicians to provide a high level of patient care. A Medical Scribe plays a key role in facilitating the flow of the clinic by anticipating the Physician’s needs. You will also be responsible for transcribing conversations between the Physician and Patient to accurately and professionally document the Physician’s assessment and treatment plan. This will include being able to quickly adapt to changes in charting requirements based on updated insurance policies, along with reviewing intake paperwork and referral letters to prepare charts for upcoming appointments.

You will be supported in these tasks by the Scribe Lead, who is readily available throughout the day and in bi-weekly check ins. Your lead is committed to your success through a 4-6 week training program with a gradual introduction into the role.  

Medical Scribe Requirements:

• Familiarity with computers and the ability to type a minimum of 50 word per minute.
• Ability to spell accurately and type professional documents using correct grammar and punctuation. 
• A basic understanding of medical terminology. 

Medical Scribe Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Scribe or relevant medical experience.

For a complete Medical Scribe job description, please see attached document or  visit: https://olyortho.com and select Careers.

Questions about this job ad? Contact our Recruiter, Gabrielle, at careers@olyortho. com

*It is the policy of OOA to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All applicants for employment are evaluated on the basis of education, training, experience, skill, aptitude, and other work-related factors. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Gabrielle Coviello, Recruiting Coordinator, careers@olyortho.com.*