What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Scribe - Dr Gardner, Clinic, PRN position at Uintah Basin Healthcare current open positions?
Job Summary:
- Transcribes, proofreads, and edits complex technical and medical reports for a broad range of clinical specialties and departments to document patient care. Accountable for the accurate transcription of patient medical visits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Able to transcribe dictated reports and written drafts.
- Responsible for typing all physician dictation: H&Ps, operative notes, therapeutic procedures, consultations, discharge summaries, etc.
- Proofreads all transcribed documents for accuracy and completeness; verifies patient information for accuracy and completeness.
- Transcribed documents are free of terminology, punctuation, grammatical, typographical errors, and misinterpretations.
- Identifies inconsistencies and, when necessary, seeks clarification from the dictating individual.
- Formats reports and corrects document changes made by physicians.
- Prioritizes STAT reports. Delivers immediately upon completion of the report and verification of accuracy/neatness.
- Copies and distributes documents as required.
- Maintains a daily log of transcribed reports.
- Understands medicolegal implications and responsibilities related to the transcription of patient medical records.
- Utilizes medical dictionaries, the current Physician’s Desk Reference, Hospital Formulary, and other reference materials as needed.
- Answers the phone professionally and courteously; takes messages; routes calls to appropriate staff members.
- Performs clerical work as needed.
- Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments and physicians.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Professional Requirements:
- Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears an ID badge.
- Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.
- Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) status preferred.
- Two years of experience as a medical transcriptionist preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.