The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a motivated individual as a Medical Scribe.

The Department of Ophthalmology is to reduce vision-threatening eye diseases through clinical care, research, teaching, and community service. The goal is to provide the most effective and advanced management of ocular diseases and complex vision problems for the local, state, regional, national, and international communities.

The Medical Scribe will provide clinical assistance to faculty by performing on-site medical transcription. They may also support research efforts by entering data into project and medical record databases and assisting with documentation. The incumbent will accompany providers in patient clinic encounters to record accurate medical information including notes of communication, past medical records, laboratory results, etc.

This position requires in-person attendance at two Charlottesville locations.

This position operates during normal business hours (8AM - 5PM) Monday through Friday. There are occasionally opportunities to work remotely for 4-8 hours per week.

This is Full-Time, Non-Exempt/hourly level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

UVA students cannot work full time position or benefited position if they are in student status.

The successful candidate will be expected to :

• Have reliable transportation to both locations throughout the week and occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
  
• Ensures patient charts are accurate and thoroughly documented according to University and Medical Center policies.
  
• Collect and enter data into medical records and study databases.
  
• Assist faculty and researchers with reports, researching records, and disposition of information.
  
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• No experience required.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Real-time scribe, medical or other type of chart or record creating experience preferred.
  
  
• Experience with medical terminology or transcription is preferred.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) is required.
  

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.

Salary Range:

$15.00 - $19.00 depending on experience.

This position will remain open until filled. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visa.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen and drug screening are required for this position prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA and search for R0046343.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
  
• Cover letter
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at ym3mm @virginia.edu .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.