Lead Medical Assistant/Scribe

Craig Chappell DO 1888 W 800 N Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (801)610-7321 (801)610-7306 f. in2itmedical.com

Medical Assistant/Scribe - Job Description

Summary:
Assisting physician in patient care, scribing patient chart notes, and performing some clinical administrative work.

Responsibilities:

Room patients:

• Take vital signs and input into system
• Complete patient intake: Review and document Reason for Visit, PFSH, ROS, and HPI
• Document patient complaints, intake, visit notes, records, orders, etc. in electronic chart

Scribe for physician during patient visits

• Ensure correct and thorough HPI is documented
• Use accurate Physical Exam Templates in documentation
• Document exam findings when possible in A/P using accurate anatomy
• Include patient discussion accurately in A/P

Prepare for and assist in procedures in a sterile environment:

• Perform blood draws
• Know correct medications and measurements needed for specific injections
• Prep injections properly using sterile technique
• Assist doctor with injections during procedure - be his second hands, know the process so you are ready for the next step before he is, and be able to remind him if a step is missed

Educate patients on exercises, follow-up care, pre- and post-op care

• Provide verbal education
• Provide appropriate print-outs and forms to patients
• Take patient calls regarding clinical/medical needs
• Document all phone calls in patient chart
• Take calls from outside providers
• Provide necessary documentation and notes for providers we have sent orders or referrals to
• Manage outgoing office orders
• Ensure prescriptions are sent out where needed
• Ensure any outgoing orders are sent to the proper provider with the proper documentation included

Administrative Tasks

• Assist front office staff as needed and serve as back-up to Front Desk with answering phones, scheduling patients, and taking payments.
• Complete other administrative tasks as requested by the physician and/or practice manager

Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant (or other medical certification such as CNA, EMT, ATC)
• Previous experience in medical office preferred
• Working knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy
• Phlebotomy Preferred
• Minimum of High School Diploma
• Proficient in basic computer programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records
• Type 65 WPM

Schedule:

• Office Hours are Tues - Thurs 8:30am-5:30pm (or until done with patients).

• We are taking applications for a part-time position. We are in need of a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Medical Assistant/ scribe
• Needed Hours: 21-27 hours/week
• We only have 1 provider, so there is a fair amount of flexibility. When he is off, the office will be closed.
• There is potential that the schedule will be Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-5:30pm

Starting Pay:

• Hourly Rate DOE
• Eligible for Office Bonus Programs
• Employee/Family Discount for health services in office

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20