What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Medical Scribe/MA; PRN FLOAT; BFMA position at Bothwell Regional Health Center?
JOB TITLE: Clinic Medical Scribe
JOB CODE: 1220
HOURS: Days-Varies
JOB SUMMARY:
The Clinic Medical Scribe is responsible for direct patient care & assisting provider with obtaining & maintaining patient records.
This position will report directly to the Clinic Site Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education:
a.) High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Licensure/Certification:
a.) None.
3. Work Experience:
a.) 6 months’ experience as a Medical Scribe. OR
b.) 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
- Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician’s encounter 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, etc.
- Document any procedures performed by the physician.
- Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and managements.
- Document work processes as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
- Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key
Initiatives.
- Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a
whole.
- Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and
co-worker.
- Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
- Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
- Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
- Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
- Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Occasional prolonged standing or walking.
2. Lifting of supplies and equipment.
3. Pushing and pulling of stock carts.
4. Well-ventilated and lit USP-797 IV admixture and clerical ante-room environment.
5. Ordering, stocking, etc., of chemotherapeutic and other hazardous agents.
