Medical Scribe

HSS

Medical Scribe at Hospital for Special Surgery documenting patient encounters in real-time. Assisting with medical records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.

Posted 7/29/2026part-timeWest Palm Beach • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in documenting patient encounters and managing electronic health records, particularly with EPIC, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism in a clinical setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

EPIC Electronic Health Record ExperiencePatient Documentation AccuracyStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsAttention To DetailCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Patient Encounter DocumentationTyping Speed Of 55 Words Per MinuteMedical Record Retrieval And OrganizationClinical Decision-Making SupportCompliance With HIPAA Regulations

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationCompassion And CourtesyAdaptabilityReliabilityCollaboration Within Healthcare Teams

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsEPIC

Industry Keywords

Patient Privacy RegulationsScribe Scope Of PracticeMultidisciplinary Healthcare TeamPatient SafetyEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Document patient encounters in real time, accurately capturing histories, physical exams, assessments, and treatment plans under provider direction.
Enter dictated information into the EHR (EPIC or assigned system) with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
Retrieve, organize, and prepare prior medical records, notes, reports, and test results to support clinical decision-making.
Maintain strict adherence to the scribe scope of practice; does not act independently.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of documentation, identifying and escalating discrepancies or missing information to the provider.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, patient privacy regulations, and site-specific documentation standards.
Communicate clearly and professionally with physicians and clinical staff to anticipate workflow needs and support efficient patient visits.
Demonstrate compassion, courtesy, and professionalism during patient interactions.
Remain punctual, adaptable, and reliable in a fast-paced clinical environment, adjusting to schedule changes and clinic volume as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a medical or clinical setting or 1 year of undergraduate study in a medical field
Prior experience with EPIC or other electronic health record systems preferred
Typing speed of at least 55 words per minute with high accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Customer service–oriented mindset with the ability to respond to patients and families with empathy and professionalism
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off