What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Scribe for Physician Services position at GA Med Group?
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– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow such as; Plans and Prepares for Provider Visits, including but not limited to: maintaining patient roster needing provider visit; pulling referral data, if necessary, medical records, if necessary, and pertinent notes for rationale of the visit.
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Accurately and thoroughly documents medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to: Patient medical history and physical exam, to include:
- Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
- Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
- Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up
- Manages dictation/faxing/phone calls and clerical tasks.
- Spots mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and checks to correct the information in order to reduce errors.
- Ensures that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record.
- Collects, organizes and catalogs data for physician quality reporting system and other quality improvement efforts and format for submission.
- Complies with specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential.
- Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
- Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
- Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Embrace the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Be capable of maintaining effective working relationships with patients, family members, leadership team, and associates.
- Strong administrative writing skills
- Reporting skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Record-keeping
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Able to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and organization
- Proficient in Typing
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s Degree or license in nursing or allied health fields, preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy a plus
- Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace
