What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT SCRIBE position at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :
- Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Time Off from Day One
- Paid Parental Leave
Our promise to you :
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule : Full-Time, 36 hours a week.
Work schedule below is subject to change, must be flexible with work hours.
Location : UChicago AdventHealth Medical Group : Otolaryngology / ENT Woodridge
Travel to all locations as needed.
The role youll contribute :
The Medical Assistant (MA) Scribe role functions within the outpatient medical practices of AdventHealth Medical Group. The role empowers talented MAs to perform expanded duties in order to help enhance the care delivery of the entire team. The MA Scribe has the opportunity to truly partner with the Physician or Advance Practice Provider with which they work along-side every day. The MA Scribe performs more than just taking patient vitals. They are able to have continuous interaction with the patient throughout the entire visit and play a key role in supporting the provider in treating the patients needs as a whole person mind, body, and spirit. The MA Scribe takes comprehensive and accurate patient medical histories, properly constructs, and documents the patient note via transcription from the provider, all the while simultaneously increasing their medical knowledge and building upon the foundational medical assistant clinical skills. By having the privilege of receiving delegation rights from the provider in the EMR, it allows the MA Scribe to enter appropriate orders for the patients. MA Scribes are a true valued member of the patient care team, working side-by-side with the provider to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow process and helping our patients Feel Whole _._
The value youll bring to the team :
Preparation of patient medical record in advance of patient visit to include ensuring all diagnostic testing results are available. Quality Metric tab must be reviewed, and orders proposed as necessary.
Room patients, obtain vitals, administer medications / vaccinations, perform point of care testing, update problem lists, History and Physical Information and Review of Systems
Accompany physician into the patient examination room to transcribe and document accurately the physicians encounter.
Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
Function as part of the patient care team to ensure efficient workflow processes.
May be required to travel as needed to fulfill staffing needs.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :
Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology
Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing, and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED :
Experience with EPIC
Scribe / Transcriptionist experience.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
1 year of practical medical assisting experience AND one of the medical assistant certifications listed below
Graduate of a medical assisting program in lieu of experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED :
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
Graduate of a Scribe certification program
Transcriptionist experience
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED :
Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following :
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for Certified Medical Assistants
American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
American Medical Technologists (AMT) for Registered Medical Assistant
National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) for National Certified Medical Assistant
National Health career Association (NHA) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Current
American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
valid CPR certification is required.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category : Physician Services
Organization : UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : 1 - Day
Req ID : 24029840
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability / handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
