• Job Description

  Req#: MEDIC031104

  Hiring Now for Full Time Scribe

  Overall Responsibility:

  The central role of the Medical Scribe is to relieve the physician of clerical or secretarial duties; thus allowing the physician to focus more directly on clinical care. The scribe observes the physician during patient encounters and performs documentation on the physician’s behalf. Under the direction of the physician, they enter information into the patient’s electronic or written chart.

  Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  Essential Functions:

  1. Scribes function as the physician’s personal secretary and requires access to electronic databases that is similar to the access granted to the physicians themselves. Within the framework of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system the scribe needs the functionality to find old records and results.
  2. At the physician’s request, the scribe must be able to locate past medical records, prior lab/radiology results, or past visit histories for the physician to review.
  3. Additionally, within the EMR itself the scribe needs the ability to enter data into the chart on the physician’s behalf.
  4. All scribe-entered data is reviewed and authenticated by the physician.
  5. Explains test or appointment preparation to patients for outside appointments.

  Non-essential Functions:

  1. Performs other duties as assigned.
  2. Actively supports and upholds the mission and core values of the Hospital.
  3. Remains knowledgeable of and follows the policies of the Hospital.
  4. Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality at all times.
  5. Keeps Managers apprised of day-to-day situations.

  Experience Required:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required and a college degree or related experience preferred.
  • One year of experience in a scribe position required.
  • Computer skills, basic office skills
  • Basic medical terminology required.

  Environmental and Physical Requirements: Candidate must be able to read and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading computer skills, communication skills to deal well with the public as well as peers. Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium and high pitch sounds. Minimal up and down activity may be possible. Job risks include: Exposure to computer for 6-7 hours per day with typing activities, lifting of 20-30 pounds maximum.

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