What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Scribe position at Acadiana Endoscopy Center Inc?
Description:
The Endoscopy Center is a team of dedicated and accomplished professionals utilizing state of the art technology and proven methods to provide exceptional patient care. We are recruiting for a Medical Scribe who shares our passion for ensuring superior outpatient care in the field of Gastroenterology.
- Assist physician in completion of operative notes including indications, findings and plans for patients.
- Review medical records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Performs work in procedure rooms during procedures.
- Reviews records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations.
- Scan medical records into electronic medical record. Creates admit orders. Audits charts.
- Assigns admit orders to patients and ensures reasons for procedures are appropriate.
- Ensures printed referral letters and standing orders are complete.
- Assists staff in completion of polyp detection study and uploading data to data registry.
- Maintains patient privacy in conjunction with company policies, HIPAA guidelines and all relevant government regulations.
- Displays respectful behavior towards others.
- High school completion certificate/diploma required.
- Medical Assistant or similar certification is preferred.
- Experience with medical coding is preferred.
- Experience working in a medical environment (clinic, hospital, laboratory) is preferred.
- Attention to detail and good customer service skills are required.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and the Internet is required.
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3pm (or until procedures are completed)