*Purpose:*
The Medical Scribe ensures accurate and timely documentation of the medical chart under the supervision of the medical provider.
The Scribe assists the provider by accompanying them during the patient exam recording detailed information into the electronic medical record (EMR).
The Scribe performs other related medical record or clerical duties to increase provider effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
*Responsibilities:*
• Preparing and assembling medical record documentation/charts for physician(s)
• Entering the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications
• Ensuring medical record compliance by self-documentation attestation
• Updating patient history, physical exam and other pertinent health information in the patient record
• Preparing and sending all documentation to physician for review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and facility-specific procedures
• Compliance with clinic privacy and safety policies, including those relating to HIPAA and OSHA
• Regular and reliable attendance at assigned facility required
*Qualifications:*
Education/Experience:
• High school diploma required.
College sophomore status or higher preferred.
Pre-health career track preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy strongly preferred
Technical/Computer Skills:
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs; minimum of 60 WPM preferred.
Core Competencies:
• Ability to learn and appropriately apply basic medical terminologies and techniques taught
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically-correct English
• Ability to spell proofread and edit written history
• Keyboard proficiency (approximately 60 words/minute).
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software applications.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic, highly-stressful environment that routinely involves exposure to highly-sensitive personal medical
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with clinic staff
• Understanding of and commitment to appropriate protection of confidential patient
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand with mobility for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, hold, push, and pull 20 pounds
• Ability to view computer monitors with close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust your focus with good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate a computer and/or laptop through proficient typing, clicking, and viewing a monitor for extended period
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
* College sophomore status or higher preferred.
* Pre-health career track preferred.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy strongly preferred.
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
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