Medical Scribe

Medical Scribe

A medical scribe's primary duties are to follow a physician through his or her work day and chart patient encounters in real-time using a medical office's electronic health record (EHR) and existing templates. Medical scribes also generate referral letters for physicians, manage and sort medical documents within the EHR system, and assist with e-prescribing. Medical scribes, by handling data management tasks for physicians in real-time, free the physician to increase patient contact time, give more thought to complex cases, better manage patient flow through the department, and increase productivity to see more patients

Tasks:

For each patient seen, a scribe will:

• Accompany the physician into the exam room
• Document the history of the patient's present illness
• Document the Review-of-Systems (ROS) and physical examination
• Enter vital signs and keep track of lab values
• Look up pertinent past medical records
• Keep track of and enter the results of imaging studies
• Prioritize the physician's time by bringing critical lab results to his/her attention
• Type progress notes
• Enter the patient's discharge plan and any prescriptions

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma. A college degree, or current enrollment in a degree program is preferred.
• Computer and typing skills are preferred
• Experience with medical terminology.
• Certification as a Medical Scribe is preferred.

Other Responsibilities

· Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment

· Respects cultural and religious practices of patients

· Upholds HIPAA regulations

· Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

· Able to read and write consistent with job requirements; cognitive skills as related to the position

· Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to stand, walk, and follow a physician for extended periods of time

· Ability to lift, hold, push, and pull 25 pounds

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to read, write, comprehend through listening, and speak fluent English

· Ability to operate a computer and/or laptop through proficient typing, clicking, and viewing a monitor for extended periods

· Ability to hand write legibly

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Typing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Terminology: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21