What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL SCRIBE (PART-TIME) position at Cooper University Health Care?
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Short Description
This position will serve as a key resource to the Cooper Care Alliance Primary and Specialty Care Team.
This position will demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy as required. Must be skilled in operating Microsoft Office.
Epic medical record software experience preferred.
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.
The Medical Scribe will be able to enter orders but will be pended for provider’s approval. Position will have the ability to make re-occurring patient’s appointments.
Strong interpersonal skills to allow for development of collaborative relationships with providers; team oriented.
Excellent written communication skills.
Strong computer and IT system capabilities; MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Entering the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications
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 hospital and ambulatory office policies, including those relating to HIPAA and regulatory
Perform other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned
The ability to make reoccurring patient’s schedule appointments in Epic
Strong computer and IT system capabilities; MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
The ability to look up orders and place orders for pending requiring the provider’s signature/approval
The ability to document within the problem list
Ability to assign and do follow-up for return patient appointments
Experience Required
3-5 years Medical Scribe experience
Education Requirements
High School / GED
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Special Requirements
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers