What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Scribe position at Granger Medical?
Medical Assistant Scribe – Otolaryngology
Granger Medical Clinic has an immediate opening for a full-time Scribe who will also work as Medical Assistant on non-clinic days, in our ENT department, at our West Valley location.
Overview:
Fast-paced specialty clinic located in West Valley is looking for a Scribe and will also work as a Medical Assistant. Duties will vary and include the following: medical transcribing/chart documentation, patient flow, insurance prior authorizations, phone triage, appointment scheduling and more.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent grammar and writing skills, ability to multi-task, adapt to change and handle all patient interactions with compassion and professionalism. Working knowledge of medical terminology, previous medical field and/or personal injury field experience helpful but not required.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pay Rate: $16 - $22 / hour, based on education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent grammar and writing skills, ability to multi-task, adapt to change and handle all patient interactions with compassion and professionalism.
- Excellent customer service skills - able to communicate courteously and effectively to patients.
- Basic arithmetic, computer and analytical skills.
- Must be dependable, flexible, and multi-task oriented.
- Enjoy working with people, being a team player and willing to help others with tasks.
- Must be able to read, communicate and write well in English.
- Must be able to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing with physicians, clinic staff and patients.
- Additional languages helpful.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Prepare in advance required information for patient visits.
- Greet, room and complete patient intake interview.
- Convey patient intake information to treating provider, accompany provider during patient exam.
- Accurately transcribe information into the chart as provider examines patient, discusses the treatment/plan of care.
- Precisely & efficiently order/schedule/authorize recommended treatments.
- Assist provider with educating patients on proposed treatment plan, procedure instructions and more.
- Assist provider with procedure visits as needed.
- Return patient phone calls in a timely manner, compassionately relaying information between provider & patient.
- Adequately document all patient interactions in electronic medical record.
Education and Experience:
- High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience in an office setting or medical field
- Scribe experience is a plus
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work, requiring lifting up to 10lbs
- Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment
- Inside, climate-controlled working conditions
Granger Medical Clinic offers competitive wages and excellent benefits. Benefits include:
- Vision
- Dental
- Medical
- Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a Company Match, Profit Share, and Safe Harbor Contribution
Granger Medical Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Granger Medical Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $16 - $22