The University of New Mexico, Department of Emergency Medicine, is seeking a part time Medical Scribe. The positions require multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment. The scribes will work in real-time alongside a provider in the Emergency Department and be responsible for creating and maintaining medical documents including history of present illness, physical examination, and family, social, and past medical history in the electronic medical record. Scribe responsibilities also include importing lab work, radiology, and EKG interpretations, and patient records; calling for language interpreters; initiating phone calls to skilled nursing facilities and families of patients; communicating with on-site pharmacists; retrieving food, water, or blankets for patients, and filling out death certificates.
The Department of Emergency
Medicine utilizes a Vertical Care Model where Emergency Department providers
see patients in a triage area for evaluation; place orders for lab work,
imaging, EKG, or medications; and determine if a patient can be seen in a
low-acuity treatment area or needs to be assigned to a bed for additional care.
The Emergency Department Resuscitation Unit is a highly-specialized program of
care for serious injury or illness.
The Department of Emergency Medicine staff and faculty
innovate to solve problems, are dedicated to serving others, and aspire to
lead. It houses several programs including residency, fellowships, and post-graduate
training; Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Academy; Pediatric Emergency
Medicine; International Mountain Medicine Center; Center for Rural and Tribal
EMS; and medical research. The University of New Mexico hospital is the only
Level 1 trauma center in New Mexico.
See the Position Description for additional information.
High school degree or GED; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that is above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
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Provide cover letter, resume and three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.