Medical Scribe - Saddle Brook, NJ

Company: Optum
Location: Mountain Lakes
Posted on: August 27, 2024

Job Description:

Opportunities with Riverside Medical Group. Discover what it means to be part of a top - rated, premier medical practice with a deep commitment to serving its community for over 35 years. We're also part of the best hospital system in New Jersey and one of the best 50 hospitals in the nation. Riverside Medical Group has over 25 locations in Northern New Jersey, and we deliver quality-focused care to patients of all ages. We recently became part of OptumCare - the health care delivery part of Optum, backed by the scale and resources of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies. Every day we provide the ultimate patient experience through round - the - clock access to health care teams, same day and walk-in appointments, as well as charitable giving and a foundation that supports scholarships and medical research. At Riverside, you'll play an important role in helping people achieve optimal health, and that's just the start. Learn more about career opportunities with Riverside Medical Group, where you can help change the world as you do your life's best work.SM
Riverside Medical Group is the premier medical practice in New Jersey serving patients in Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Middlesex, Burlington, and Camden counties. We have over 60 locations and 180 board certified medical providers specializing in Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, ENT, Foot & Ankle, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, Allergy & Immunology, Developmental Health, Pain Management, Chiropractic, and Optometry.
As a National Committee for Quality Assurance "Level III - Patient Centered Medical Home," Riverside is able to provide patient - focused precision medical care to the entire family and is committed to providing patients with the highest quality medical care.
In addition to providing the highest quality of care, Riverside offers its patients the best hours of operation of any private practice in the country. Patients have around - the - clock access to a health - care team and have the benefit of same day and walk in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, Riverside offers prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. Riverside believes in giving back to their community and the patients they serve through health fairs, charitable giving / foundation, and free medical education.
As a part of the OptumCare network, Riverside Medical Group is seeking a Medical Scribe to join our growing team in New Jersey. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician - led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your life's best work.SM
This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Mondays & Tuesdays, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Fridays). Our office is located at 299 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ, 7663.
We offer 2 - 3 days of paid on-the-job training in the office. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Accurately transcribe dictations provided by healthcare professionals (e.g., physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants)
  
• Maintain adherence to transcription quality assurance standards (e.g., QA metrics, productivity metrics, daily reviews of post - QA reports)
  
• Provide post - QA documents (e.g., difference documents) to transcriptionists and / or QA analysts, as appropriate
  
• Demonstrate appropriate grammar, punctuation and style standards when transcribing / editing provider dictations
  Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology for appropriate medical specialties
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical / surgical procedures and equipment for appropriate medical specialties
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications / dosages for appropriate medical specialties
  
  You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
  
  
• High School Diploma / GED
  
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
  
• 6+ months of medical transcription experience -
  
• Understanding of medical terminology from education OR previous on-the-job training
  
• Ability to work any shift between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Mondays & Tuesdays, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Fridays) from Monday - Friday
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
• Work experience as a medical scribe in a fast - paced clinical environment
  
• Ability to type at the speed of 60+ WPM (words per minute)
  
• Experience with Epic EMR
  
  New Jersey Residents Only: The hourly range for this is $16.54 - $32.55 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to---local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.---UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
  At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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