Scribe

Description Purpose: Responsible for assisting clinical staff with patient care and a variety of pre, intra, and post encounter activities; as well as documenting accurate and detailed information for patient visits. Meet and exceed patient expectations and adhere to established practices while assuring the best possible care for patients.

Responsibilities

Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms Assist with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam. Collect patient medical history and perform screenings per provider instructions. Ensure treatment areas are safe, organized, clean, have well-functioning equipment, and supplies are adequate.

Prepare treatment room for next exam after each patient. Brief provider on medical history, reason for the visit, and any pertinent information needed for the exam. Provides information / instructions to patients and their families. Transcribe patient appointments. Send/receive patient medical records and information.

Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. Complete forms and requisitions as needed as well as mange patient charts to ensure information is complete. Respond appropriately to emergency codes. Perform quality control. Promote quality patient care and customer satisfaction. Assists in the training of new medical assistants.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required, prefer some college. Prefer knowledge in healthcare or medical specialty, associated medical tasks, and information that is communicated to patients and families. Maintain a CPR certification Prefer Certified Medical Assistant certificate. Excellent communication skills. Physical/Mental Abilities: Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures, regulations, medical material management.

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and handle high patient volume. High attention to detail and ability to work well in a team environment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, and swoop. May be required to climb ladders. Must be able to handle difficult situations in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring for patients and families. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. is required.