Lead Scribe - Emergency Medicine - St. Joseph's Hospital at Vituity in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description:

Tucson, AZ - Seeking Emergency Medicine Lead Scribe

Gain Experience Working Side-By-Side With Frontline Physicians

As part of our Medical Scribe program, you play a vital role in supporting physicians and health care providers while gaining first-hand knowledge and practical experience in the field. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we've cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call "culture of brilliance." Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year. As part of the Vituity Scribe Program, there are multiple opportunities to fit your needs, including gaining experience in units such as the Emergency Department, Intensivist Care, Telemetry and Medical-Surgical.

The Opportunity

• Flexible schedule preferred: arrange classroom and floor training for new hires.
• Site check-ins: Contact your regional lead regularly to get an update on program operations, site updates or changes, and to extend support as needed.
• Review the Lead Scribe Monthly Report to ensure the site is up to date on complain matters, staffing, and other site/company requirements.
• Communicate any matters to program managers or Supervisor of Client Scribe Services.
• Provide resources and suggestions to the scribe program manager regarding training and/or retaining their scribes.
• Identify matters going on at the site such as EMR transition, new Scribe Program Manager or Practice Manager, new Scribe Trainer, scribes struggling with documentation, holding effective scribe meetings, rollout of Vituity initiatives such as patient satisfaction, RME, scribe efficiency, etc.
• Available to work overnight shifts when needed.

Required Experience and Competencies

• One (1) year of Scribe experience.
• Experience documenting electronic medical records.
• Strong writing skills; legibility and spelling proficiency required.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team Player and portray leadership qualities.
• Customer service skills including providing solution-driven outcomes, establishing relationships, proper phone etiquette, clear verbal and written communication, understanding contrasting perspectives to solve questions.
• Critical thinking skills, such as using logic and reasoning to approach problems and to identify alternative solutions.
• Organizational skills, including attention to detail, time management, efficient and timely communication response.

The Practice

St. Joseph's Hospital - Tucson, Arizona

• St. Joseph's Hospital is a part of the Carondelet Health Network, a five-hospital system in Tucson that serves all of Southern Arizona.
• Regional EMS base hospital and largest regional referral hospital of the system located on the east side of Tucson.
• 471 beds, making it one of the larger hospitals in Tucson.
• 2024 ED volume averages 70-80 patients per day (aging geriatric population) with a 33% admit rate, 11% critical care.
• 8­-10-hour shifts.
• Adult Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with 24/7 emergency services.
• Women's and OB Center with low acuity NICU.
• Recognized for excellence in cardiac care by various organizations and agencies.

The Community

• Tucson is surrounded by picturesque desert landscapes, mountains, and national parks, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
• Fourth Avenue is a lively district with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, perfect for a day out.
• Saguaro National Park is home to the iconic Saguaro cacti, this park offers hiking, wildlife viewing, and stunning sunsets.
• Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest aviation museums in the world, featuring a vast collection of aircraft.
• Sabino Canyon is a popular destination for hiking and tram rides, providing scenic views of the desert and opportunities to spot wildlife.

Benefits & Beyond

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• EAP, travel assistance and identify theft included.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity appreciates differences; our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Applicants only. No agencies please.