Medical Scribe

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Scribe performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians running smoothly. They are primarily responsible for administrative and customer service portion of the designated health care facility under supervision of the practicing physicians/office manager. Acts as a medical scribe for a provider.

JOB DUTIES:

· Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:

o Patient medical history and physical exam.

o Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.

o Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.

o Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up.

o Prepare referral letters as directed by the physician.

o Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Lakeview Healthcare Enterprises and department specific policies.

o Assists the physician by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule, provide patient with scheduling information to obtain specialty testing, and/or specialty physician consultation.

· Preparing patients for examination by the physician

· Preparing examination rooms for patient visits

· Guide the patients to examination room and across the health facility as required

· Carrying out all clinic-based patient procedures such as taking history and vitals, physical screening, drawing blood for labs and administering immunizations and injections

· Assisting physicians during patient examinations

· Educating and explaining to patients the treatment procedures, plan, costs and follow up schedule

· Preparing patient documents including diagnostic orders, prescriptions, refill requests, referral requests and ensuring online update of patient records with any such documents

· Preparation of patient records for physicians’ review

· Updating patient records with relevant documents both in physical and online form

· Fill out insurance forms and insurance claims as required

· Arranging for hospital admissions when required

· Performs clerical and administrative tasks including answering phones and greeting customers

· Performs other duties as may be required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Certification from a relevant accredited program

· Minimum of 6 months experience in a primary care setting

· Organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and/or Experience

· Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

· High school diploma required

· Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Scribe training program (preferred)

· At least 2 years of related experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Strong organizing, coordinating and multi-tasking abilities

· Should possess good clinical skills and physiological knowledge

· Ability to perform comprehensive medical histories and physical exams

· Ability to communication complex medical information to a diverse population

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All work is performed within a standard health care/primary care clinical setting.

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities, qualifications, physical conditions and other statements contained herein represent the current general nature of the job described, and are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. This job description does not limit in any way the assignments that may be given to an employee in the job, and employees are expected to perform any and all duties assigned by their supervisor willingly and without reservation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Medical Scribe: 1 year (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Leesburg, FL 34748 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Leesburg, FL 34748: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20