MEDICAL SCRIBE 

PRN | SOUTHSIDE CLINIC | JACKSONVILLE, FL 

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in orthopedic medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients. Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our wish to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.

As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are actively hiring PRN Medical Scribes! Please see below for the functions and requirements needed in order to be considered for this position:

GENERAL SUMMARY

Assist providers with appropriate, timely, and accurate documentation in the EHR system, allowing them to spend more face-to-face time with the patient. They accurately document the events and decision-making in a manner that results in appropriate medical charting. Scribes also complete clerical activities necessary to assist with the processing of physician orders for tests and medications, as well as gathering necessary information such as labs, radiology reports, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurate, timely charting of patient encounters, including but not limited to patient history, physical exams, diagnostic findings, lab and test results, consultations with other providers, treatment course, diagnoses, discharge instructions and prescriptions.
• Professional, non-intrusive interaction with patients (the Scribe does not directly assist with patient care), physicians, and other co-workers.
• Compliance with HOPCo policies, including those relating to confidentiality of patient information.
• Assist with all aspects of patient care and coordination of care as deemed necessary
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to training other Scribes and staff.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Pre-Health, Nursing, Health Science college students preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the healthcare field and orthopedics.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures about patient care in the clinics.
• Knowledge of back office skills to include injections, suture, and staple removal, DME orders, and Physical therapy orders
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality, state laws, HIPAA regulations, and medical records procedures.

SKILLS

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Must be able to problem solve under pressure.
• Coordinate multiple projects and patients.

ABILITIES

• Ability to learn and appropriately apply basic medical terminologies and techniques taught and used on the job.
• Ability to actively listen with strong written and verbal communication skills. Keyboard proficiency
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software applications.
• Understanding of and commitment to appropriate protection of confidential patient information.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Some bending and stretching are required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

** This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. **

QUESTIONS? CONTACT HR@SE-ORTHO.COM