Scribes

Position Status

Open

Site

Central California Leadership Corps

NHC Position Type

Outreach Coordinator

Position Summary

The scribe will provide ongoing support for the patient and physician. 

Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate

  • Multi-tasker; ability to balance
  • Detail-oriented
  • Interested in health and wellness promotion
  • Experience interacting with patient populations
  • Team-oriented
  • Positive attitude
  • Patient and calm
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient computer and data entry skills (e.g., Microsoft suite)
  • Experience working with patient populations
  • Familiarity with patient populations
  • Speaks language(s) spoken by patient populations
  • Creative problem solving
  • Non-judgmental
  • Kind and friendly
  • Experience in a community health center or healthcare setting

Supervision

Member uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments following set procedures, independently. The supervisor assigns service activities, advises on changes in procedures, and is available for assistance when required. The supervisor assigns service activities in terms of project objectives and basic priorities and is available
for consultation in resolving controversial issues.

Review

Completed projects are reviewed very generally to determine that objectives have been met and are in compliance with policies and regulations.

Guidelines

Guidelines are generally applicable, but the Member independently makes adaptations in dealing with problems and unusual situations. Member must use considerable judgment in adapting current or developing new guidance.

Complexity

Member has to develop, analyze, or evaluate information before the service position can progress.