Medical SCRIBE

Description

Winchester Cardiology and Vascular Medicine (WCVM), along with Panhandle Cardiology, stands as the premier cardiology practice in the northern Shenandoah Valley. We offer an attractive compensation package, including two medical plans with no cost to employees, Dental and Vision coverage, and additional supplemental coverages such as Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity. New hires receive 3 weeks of PTO, 8 paid holidays, and access to a 401(k) plan for retirement savings. Our practice prioritizes work-life balance, operating Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4:30PM

Position Summary

Works to facilitate patient flow and ensure an accurate and complete medical record for each patient.

Medical Scribe Duties

• Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and accurately document the physicians encounter with the patient and others present.
• Transcribe patient orders including laboratory test, radiology test, medications, etc.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
• Prepare office notes/template for upcoming appointments.
• Review test results and update electronic medical records with current information.

Assists in Clinic as necessary based on staffing needs. Clinic Duties include

• Greets patients and escorts them to the examination rooms.
• Takes vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respirations) as well as height/weight and accurately records results in patient’s chart.
• Records all of the patient’s current medications in the appropriate section of the chart – to be updated each visit.
• Performs electrocardiogram per protocol.
• Brief review of interim history pertinent to physician seeing patient.
• Notify physician of any significant health changes or hospitalizations.
• Obtain any necessary reports, hospital records, etc. to assist in patient care.
• Reviews and assists in completion of forms required by physician prior to examination (e.g., health questionnaire, health history, etc.).
• Notifies physician when patient is ready for examination.
• Assists physician with examinations and procedures as needed.
• Adhere to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Monitor, order, and stock clinical supplies.
• Maintain clean and orderly exam rooms.
• Performs other tasks or services deemed necessary by the physician or administrator.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred at least one year of medical office, clinic or other healthcare setting experience.
• Typing proficiency of 40 words per minute.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Extensive knowledge and comfort of use of computer, electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, telephone, fax machine and other basic office systems.
• Comfort with use EKG machine, sphygmomanometer and basic clinical tools.
• Physical lifting up to 50lbs.
• Employ tact, diplomacy and compassion with all types of people; maintain cooperative relationships with staff members, patients and physicians; prioritize duties appropriately, maintain privacy with information according to HIPPA guidelines; perform functions with accuracy and integrity.