Description

JOB OVERVIEW: Works to facilitate patient flow and ensure an accurate and complete medical record for each patient.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accompany physician into the patient examination room to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physicians encounter with the patient and others present in Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• 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 any procedures performed by the physician.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Adhere to employer work practices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and managements.
• Effectively cope with typical job stress.
• Document work processes as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification/Licensure: Required.

Experience: One of the following:

• 6 months experience as a Medical Scribe.
• 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Medical terminology.
• Recognition of HPI, ROS, medications, physical exam process and ability to record these items in detail correctly in Electronic Health Record. (NextGen experience preferred).
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Ability to accurately record information.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance. 5. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.

Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Other: Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

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ABOUT US:

Houston ENT & Allergy Clinic is a 100 year-old Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery group practice serving the greater Houston area with 24 physicians and 12 clinical offices.

BENEFITS

Our competitive salary and benefits package includes medical. dental and vision insurance, matching 401(k) profit sharing plans, paid time off and life insurance