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Job Description
- Req#: 263692
About the company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Department
Ophthalmology - 413201
Career Area
Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Posting Open Date
08/16/2023
Application Deadline
08/18/2023
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Medical Scribe
Position Number
20058715
Vacancy ID
S021976
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week
8
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$18.00 - 18.50
Proposed Start Date
09/11/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.Position Summary
Scribes are motivated undergraduates or recent graduates trained on medical documentation and clinic flow to assist providers with efficiency. Scribes generally accompany one provider per shift to complete their charts and help department flow. Our providers include residents, fellows and attending physicians. UNC scribes work in department clinics. Scribes may have to work holidays and must have access to a reliable vehicle.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require registration as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA.)Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Scribes must have taken college-level introductory biology, introductory chemistry, and anatomy or comparable courses.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Prior experience in clinical setting preferred.Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.Other job opportunities