Lead Scribe - Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

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

• Support the Scribe Program Manager in training new scribes.
• Create the onsite training schedule in coordination with Scribe Program Manager.
• Contact newly hired scribes via email and phone to coordinate training schedule.
• Conduct didactic training, including medical terminology, EMR documentation, History of Present Illness (HPI) writing tutorials and scenarios.
• Administer competency exams to new hires for certification and to determine advancement into the clinical practice phase.
• Facilitate clinical practice shifts for each scribe and assist in completion of an orientation checklist to determine that the new hire is competent to perform all duties required as a scribe on his/her own.
• Conduct refresher floor training sessions, re-train scribes when feedback/emails are less than satisfactory.
• Be a resource for training questions or concerns.
• Collect all the scheduling preferences for each month. Use these preferences to complete the monthly schedule.
• Serve as main contact when a scribe has a last-minute scheduling conflict.
• Assist Scribe Program Manager in regulating proper hours in accordance with each scribe’s status (PD, LPT, PT, or FT).
• Regularly report to the Scribe Program Manager regarding performance, problems and/or successes of the scribes.
• Coordinate monthly/quarterly meetings with scribe team.
• Help communicate employee changes to central office such as status changes and separations.
• Participate in quarterly Scribe Program calls
• Participate in quarterly Lead Scribe group hangout calls
• Participate in routine touch base calls with central Scribe Team
• Remind scribes when timecards are due.
• Review timecards for accuracy.
• Assist in counseling and work with HR and Scribe Program Manager in creating performance improvement plans as necessary.
• Assist in separations by working with HR, scribe and payroll to complete final timecard before last day worked.
• Work with central Recruiter and Scribe Program Manager in scheduling in-person interviews for new scribes.
• Help ensure new hires have completed all on-boarding requirements such as Vituity compliance training, certification training, and hospital HR and IT requirements.
• Order uniforms for scribes.
• Conduct shift evaluations according to practice requirements.
• Assist with 90 day and annual performance evaluations
• Audit scribe charts according to Vituity and Joint Commission requirements
• Complete the Lead Scribe Monthly Report (LSMR)
• Ensure all scribes on roster are within compliance by the deadlines set by company annually
• Ensure all Joint Commission requirements for all scribes are up to date in binder and kept on practice

Required Experience and Competencies

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous scribe experience required. 
• Vituity Scribe Certification required.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Strong writing skills; legibility and spelling proficiency required.
• Solid computer skills in Windows environment; experience with EMR a plus.
• Quick and accurate typing speed (45 wpm).
• Professional demeanor with timely, strong interpersonal and communication skills; must be a team player.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Active listening skills.

The Practice

Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital – Tucson, Arizona

• Regional EMS base hospital and largest regional referral hospital of the system located on the east side of Tucson.
• Adult Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with 24/7 emergency services.
• 2024 ED volume averages 70-80 patients per day (aging geriatric population) with a 33% admit rate, 11% critical care.
• Women’s and OB Center with low acuity NICU.
• Cerner EMR with Dragon dictation and Vituity scribe support.

The Community

• Tucson, Arizona, is a wonderful place to work and live, combining natural beauty, cultural richness, and career opportunities.
• Known for its sunny weather and stunning desert landscapes, Tucson offers outdoor adventures at Saguaro National Park, with its iconic cacti, and Mount Lemmon, which has hiking, camping, and even skiing in winter.
• The city has a thriving arts scene, historic districts, and popular events like the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.
• Downtown Tucson features unique restaurants, shops, and cultural spots like the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden in one.
• Nearby, residents can explore Kartchner Caverns or take weekend trips to Sedona or the Grand Canyon.
• With a strong community, affordable living, and diverse activities, Tucson offers a fulfilling lifestyle in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.

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.
• 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 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.

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