What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCRIBE position at VA Ear Nose Throat Associates?
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The scribe is responsible for quickly and efficiently documenting the physician’s office notes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Listen carefully to the physician’s conversation/dictation of visit with the patient.
- Quickly and efficiently record the office visit.
- Transcribe provider's encounter with patients in Electronic Medical Record system.
- Documentation may include history of present illness, general history (medical, family, social), review of symptoms, physical exam, and imaging test results.
- Documents the provider's assessment and plan and assists in coordinating patient's treatment plan, such as electronic prescriptions and referrals.
- Navigates the Electronic Medical Record and pertinent electronic applications, including point-of- care tests, lab results, and ultrasound images.
- Summarizes complex medical information in a clear, complete, and concise manner in order to generate professional, polished writing at a high rate of production.
- Optimizes work-flow efficiencies and provider documentation in real-time.
- Facilitates the efficient flow of patients, allowing providers to focus on patient care.
- Attends required meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma
- Basic medical knowledge, with ENT knowledge being preferred.
- A good listener, who is an excellent typist.
- Experience with Allscripts or Electronic Medical Records preferred.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.
- Well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space.
- Exposure to communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to clinic setting.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
- Requires standing for 6-8 hours a day.
- Must be able to view a computer screen for an extended period of time.
- Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, copier, and such other equipment, as necessary.
