JOB TITLE: Medical Scribe

STATUS: 30-35 hours a week

PAY: DOE

REPORTS TO: Office Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

JOB OVERVIEW: Works to facilitate patient flow and ensure an accurate, complete medical record for each patient.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to accurately transcribe and document the physician’s treatment with the patient and others present.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
• Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications and supplements.
• Document, request, and upload orders through the Epic system.
• Document any procedures performed by the physician and chaperone.
• Rooming patients when needed.
• Answering/making phone calls, faxing, and scanning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Bachelors Degree and moving on to a field in healthcare.

Certification/Licensure: Not required.

Experience: 6 months experience as a Medical Scribe or 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Recognition of physical exam process and ability to record exam details.
• Proficient in using all technology including, but not limited to laptops, ipads, computer, and monitors.
• Proficient or demonstrates the ability to quickly learn all Microsoft applications, Epic, Advanced MD, and Advanced faxing.
• Legible handwriting and ability to accurately record information.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Professional demeanor and recognition of HIPAA compliance requirements for patients and families.
• Effectively communicate with doctors, therapists, patients, staff, and management.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds unassisted. The position requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.
• Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Medical Terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Typing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person