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Johnston, Iowa

Medical Scribe - Family Medicine - Johnston (Full-Time)

Medical ScribeNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place.

Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.

By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…

A Day in the Life…

Wondering what a day in the life of a Medical Scribe at The Iowa Clinic might look like in our Johnston Family Medicine?

Arrive at work in the morning – no night shifts here!

Work directly under the guidance of a seasoned Registered Nurse and Dr. Olson.

Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam. Document accurately the physician's encounter with the patient.

List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.

  • Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
  • Document procedures performed by physician as well as other needed information.
  • Perform other office tasks as assigned.
  • Leave in the evening – hooray for working standard clinic hours!
  • This job might be for you if you have…

Qualifications

  • A desire to find a meaningful, fulfilling career
  • Exceptional patient skills
  • The ability to multi-task
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • A positive and team-oriented attitude
  • Ability to assist physicians in professional manner
  • 6+ months as a Medical Scribe
  • Medical office experience
  • Medical Terminology

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bonus points if…
  • You love exceeding people’s expectations
  • You enjoy having fun where you work
  • Finding meaningful connections is what you live for

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  • What’s in it for you
  • One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
  • Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
  • Generous PTO accruals
  • Paid holidays
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits

Training and Development Programs

  • Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
  • Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
  • Employee rewards and recognition program
  • Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
  • Employee feedback surveys
  • All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication

Key Responsibilities

The medical scribe will accompany physicians into patient examination rooms to accurately transcribe medical histories, physical exams, and patient encounters. They are also responsible for documenting orders, diagnoses, symptoms, and follow-up instructions as dictated by the physician.

Key Skills

Medical transcriptionPatient examination assistanceDocumentationMulti-taskingProfessionalismElectronic health recordsClinical support

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Iowa Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
West Des Moines, IA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
Generous PTO accruals
Paid holidays
Health, dental and vision insurance
Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
Training and development programs
Employee rewards and recognition program

Living in Johnston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,356/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.