What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Scribe position at Weill Cornell Medicine?
Title: Medical Scribe
Title: Medical Scribe
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $26.07 - $29.20
- As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Under direct supervision, provides support to physicians by documenting relevant clinical information and medical history in patients' electronic medical record in advance of their visit
Job Responsibilities
- Photocopies materials brought by patient for physician’s review during exam.
- Prior to patient visit, updates patients’ medical record with medical information from previous visits.
- Uploads electronic files brought by patients for physician’s review during exam.
- Accompanies physician to exam room so as to transcribe notes and other pertinent medical information within the electronic medical record while the physician speaks with the patient.
- Reviews physician orders within the practice management systems to identify tests or diagnostic scans ordered for patients. Flags patient visits with missing exams for follow-up.
Education
- High school diploma or GED
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
- Previous experience using computerized appointment scheduling systems (EPIC preferred) and/or electronic Medical Record (eMR) system (ideally EPIC-Care).
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Salary : $26 - $29
