What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Scribe - Emergency Department (Part Time) position at Brevard Physician Associates?
The primary role of the scribe is to collaborate with the Emergency Department physician in the documentation of each patient’s medical chart during his/her stay in the Emergency Department. Scribes are not patient care providers, nor are they part of the hospital staff; they are solely employed by Brevard Physician Associates, PLLC. Seeking part-time interest for 3-4 shifts per week throughout 4 Emergency Department locations. Shift requirements are variable and include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Scribes accompany the physician upon patient interview and examination.
• Scribes document the physician dictated patient history, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family and social histories, medications, and allergies.
• Scribes document physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the physician.
• Scribes document the results of laboratory and radiographic studies as dictated by the physician.
• Scribes document the correct time of patient care related activities, including physician to physician communication, family communication and re-examination of the patient.
• Scribes will have basic knowledge of billing and coding.
• Scribes will not provide any medical care but must be comfortable being in the same room while medical care and medical procedures are provided
Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience in healthcare settings is preferred, but not required (ex. CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, etc.)
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred