What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical scribe position at St. Louis Heart and Vascular?
We are a fast-paced, growing heart and vascular clinic seeking a Medical Scribe. This position will involve providing detailed documentation services to physicians and healthcare teams in a fast-paced clinical environment.
The ideal candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. They should also have a strong knowledge of medical terminology and terminology associated with medical record-keeping.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and be part of a team that is passionate about providing quality care to our patients.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist the physician in completing all individual sections of documentation of an office visit.
- Send letters summarizing the office visit to the appropriate physician, if applicable.
B. Assist the physician in reviewing his desktop.
- Assist the physician in responding to phone notes, nurse notes, appends, flags and any other messages from patients, patients’ families, other physicians or SLHV employees.
- Review messages to the physician on daily basis and inform the physician of any urgent messages, even if the physician cannot respond at that moment.
- Assist the physician in reviewing test results and responding to them as necessary.
C. Be aware and knowledgeable about the skills and responsibilities of other SLHV employees.
Understand which groups of fellow employees (for example, Patient Services Representatives vs Nurses) and which individuals, if applicable (for example, the infusion nurses for calls, questions about infusions), have which responsibilities and work as a team with all other SLHV employees in order to provide the most efficient care.
D. Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
A. High school or GED required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
B. Computer knowledge required, electronic medical records (EMR) highly preferred.
C. No specialized medical knowledge is required. General medical knowledge and familiarity with common cardiac tests and lab work are both advantageous.
D. A dedication to patient care is required. An interest in a career in medicine is ideal.
E. Must type 60 or more wpm.
F. Must have excellent customer service skills.
G. Must be able to travel within main locations at SLHV.
H. Must be detailed oriented and able to multi-task.
I. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
J. Must be self-motivated individual.
K. Strong inter-personal skills.
L. Able to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team.
M. Multilingual and American Sign Language (ASL) plus.
Work Environment
This position is a clinical position and will report to the office Monday- Friday from 6 : 30 am 5 : 00 PM.
Physical Requirements
- This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand;
- talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms;
and lift up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary and Benefits
Full-time, non-exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package to include 401K; a full suite of medical, dental, and ancillary benefits;
paid time off, and much more.
The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Medical Scribe, but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required.
Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Last updated : 2024-11-05
