Medical Scribe

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed in this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

The goal of this position is to be the personal data assistant to the Provider, and to assist with assuring that our patients are receiving high quality, comprehensive healthcare. This means you are responsible for transcribing patient visits with accurate and detailed information, communicating and collaborating with multiple members of the care team, and building your understanding of the healthcare delivery system. This role also interfaces with the quality / care management team to improve best practices. Medical Scribes are trained to be experts in structured clinical assessments, accurate and specific documentation and team based, patient-centered care.

We start simple : build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, then layer resources to help our teams provide excellent care. We emphasize the use of technology to improve care quality and make life easy for our providers.  Please note that this is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.

Essential Job Duties : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains records and assists with clinical paperwork (i.e., refills, orders, forms, referrals, etc).
• Helps clean and maintain workstation and exam rooms.
• Places orders and completes inbox items at the direction of the healthcare provider.
• Work cooperatively with others, including appropriate communication with patients, providers, support staff, and administration.
• Review and prepare patient charts prior to visit with Provider including review and preparation of the patient’s chronic medical conditions and care quality measures.
• Research existing chart documentation, legacy EHR, and outside medical records to discover and validate Risk Adjusted Diagnosis (HCC Codes) and build documentation in the patient's problem list and current encounter.
• Observe and record Patient encounters / examinations by accompanying the Provider into the exam room or via virtual connection.
• Transcribe Patient visits with accuracy and detailed information.
• Transcribe the Patient history, physical exam findings, consultations, labs, x-rays, and other evaluations, as stated by the Provider.
• Document any procedures, medications, injections, and tests that are either ordered or completed by the Provider.
• Prepare care plans and patient facing instructions as directed by the Provider, communicate / collaborate with the care-team to assure that all elements of the care plan are addressed and completed.
• Communicate with the care team including Medical Assistants, Referrals Coordinator, Case Management, and scheduling team on any follow up, procedures or orders that may be needed.
• Maintain up-to-date information for the Provider(s) during every visit, if necessary.
• Prepare for and provide patient education documents, as needed. These may be from the EHR library or could be company specific.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required education and experience : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required.

Minimum Education required :

Minimum Experience Required :

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required :

Desired Traits

Benefits at a Glance :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, family, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes wellness coverage (medical, dental, vision), life and disability options (life, AD&D, voluntary plans), flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), retirement savings with a 401(k) match, employee referral bonuses , and generous time off including paid holidays. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program to support overall well-being.

Locations may vary depending on where the need is for coverage.

Travel : Employees must be willing to float to various locations within their county, as needed for shift coverage or training purposes.

Travel Percentage : 10-30%

Work Authorization : Must be authorized to work in the United States.

4x10 with Fridays off. 7 : 15-6 : 15