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Medical Scribe

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PURPOSE

 

Performs duties as a personal assistant to the physician; performing documentation in the EMR, gathering information for the patient’s visit, and partnering with the physician to deliver the pinnacle of efficient patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   High school diploma; knowledge of medical practices and terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology and treatment assessments

Skills:  Must be discreet, tactful, and modest in performance of duties so as not to distract from patient care.  Must have good judgement, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated. Knowledge of eclinical Works EMR a plus

DUTIES

  1. Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:
  2. Patient Medical history and physical exam,
  3. Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
  4. Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
  5. Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up
  6. Prepare referral letters as dictated by the physician
  7. Dictation/faxing/phone calls and clerical tasks.
  8. Spots mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and check to correct the information in order to reduce errors.
  9. Ensures that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately.
  10. Collects and organizes data for quality improvement efforts and submission.
Posted On: Monday, 24th July 2023
Category: Administrative Support
Department: Medical
Shift: Week Days
Location: Boydton
Medical
380 Washington Street, Boydton, VA 23917
Job Type:
 40 Hours per Week
Education: High School
Duration: permanent

Job Description:

This position will document for the physician.  They will go into the exam rooms with the provider and accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician.  Such documentation includes:  

  • Patient medical history and physical exam
  • Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses
  • Patient education and explanation s of risks and benefits
  • Physician diagnosis, prescription instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up

Other duties as needed by the physician.

Preferred Skills:

This person will need to have good judgement, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated.