Medical Scribe

About the Job

Job Overview: A Medical Scribe is responsible for accurately documenting patient encounters and medical data into electronic health records (EHR) systems. The scribe works alongside healthcare providers, allowing them to focus more on patient care by handling the clerical tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documenting Patient Interactions: Accurately record patient histories, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment plans, and medical orders as provided by the healthcare provider during patient visits.
• Charting in EHR Systems: Enter data into electronic health records systems in real-time, ensuring all patient information is properly documented and updated.
• Assist with Patient Flow: Help manage patient flow by preparing charts and assisting with organizing patient care activities.
• Provide Support for Healthcare Providers: Work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to improve efficiency and ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure Accuracy: Review charts to ensure complete and accurate documentation, including medications, allergies, lab results, and imaging studies.
• Assist with Other Administrative Tasks: Help with tasks such as scheduling follow-up appointments, coordinating with labs, or handling prescription orders.
• Confidentiality and Compliance: Maintain patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and hospital policies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent: A minimum requirement; some positions may require a degree in a health-related field.
• Strong Typing Skills: Ability to type quickly and accurately to keep up with real-time documentation.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology: Familiarity with basic medical terms and procedures.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy while documenting complex medical information.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with healthcare providers and patients.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to different specialties.
• EHR Software Proficiency: Experience or willingness to learn electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Experience: 2 years of prior experience working in a medical setting or as a scribe.
• Certification: Medical Scribe Certification (such as through the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group) may be preferred.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site psychiatric inpatient unit in Olathe.
• Shifts: Full-time with varied shifts and at least one weekend a month.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring that medical documentation is accurate, timely, and easily accessible, which helps enhance the overall efficiency and quality of patient care.

About Integrated Psychiatric Consultants (IPC)

Integrated Psychiatric Consultants (IPC) is a behavioral health staffing and management team, which offers end-to-end solutions to the needs of organizations across the Midwest and expanding throughout the United States. Our care team has grown to include board-certified adult psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, addiction medicine specialists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, mental health therapists, and other behavioral health providers. IPC cares for a full spectrum of disorders and conditions through strong community partnerships, optimizing patient-centered care through expert providers specialized in psychiatry, substance use recovery, and therapy & counseling. Behind the scenes, our administrative team supports our providers by taking care of licensing, credentialing, and other essential responsibilities. IPC takes pride in serving all levels of care (emergency departments, inpatient & residential units, recovery centers, outpatient, etc.) at an affordable rate, improving access to high-quality care providers. Having incorporated telehealth care for nearly two decades, our care providers can work with healthcare organizations of all sizes, serving patients across the lifespan. Utilizing various forms of integrated care models, our care team can work closely with primary care to have an impact on the quality of services delivered. In summary, IPC is a single-source solution for any and all behavioral health needs. When you are ready to join an exciting, innovative, and team-oriented organization, visit our website at www.integrated-pc.com and apply now. We look forward to seeing you join our team of Trusted Behavioral Health Partners!