Description

Job Overview: Join our team as a Medical Scribe, where you'll be the backbone of our clinic's efficiency. Your role involves managing electronic health records, anticipating physician needs, and ensuring smooth clinic operations—all while upholding professionalism and discretion. We value good judgment, organizational skills, and self-motivation. Your contribution is pivotal in our dedication to top-notch patient care.

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Schedule/Type: Part-Time (Tuesday-Thursday) - onsite/hourly 

Wage: $16-20/hr, commensurate with experience

Bonus Eligibility: No

Requirements

Essential Duties: 

• Accurately document medical visits and procedures performed by physicians, including:
  • Patient medical history and physical exams
  • Procedures and treatments conducted by healthcare providers
  • Patient education regarding risks and benefits
  • Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, and instructions for patients or family members
• Research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and perform other clerical tasks as assigned.
• Identify and correct mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation, ensuring all addenda are approved by physicians.
• Ensure accurate recording of clinical data, lab results, and interpretations by physicians in medical records. Alert physicians to incomplete charts.
• Comply with specific standards for medical records style, legal and ethical requirements for document preparation, and patient information confidentiality.
• Collect, organize, and catalog data for physician quality reporting systems and other quality improvement efforts, formatting for submission.
• Assist in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow-up and compliance.
• Attend trainings on various subjects including information technology, legal, HIPAA and regulatory compliance, billing and coding, and integrate new knowledge into processes.
• Proofread and edit all physician medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required, with some college preferred.
• One year of recent experience in a medical facility as a medical scribe or medical assistant, or documented evidence of completed externship in a medical office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments. Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record software (preferred)
• Compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information.
• Skill in listening to complex medical information and summarizing it clearly and concisely. Proficient in data entry, email communication, and English composition.
• Typing speed of 40 WPM with accuracy.
• Ability to apply common sense to written or oral instructions, logical problem-solving, and reference materials.
• Ability to project a professional image and communicate effectively orally and in writing

Closing Date: May 24th, 2024

 Boulder Centre for Orthopedics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage diverse candidates to apply and welcome the opportunity to build a talented and inclusive workforce. In our recruitment and employment practices, we adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of employment. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our patients and community effectively. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of background or identity.