Scribe

Company: Medical Associates Plus
Location: Augusta
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionA Scribe is on the "front-line" of healthcare, serving as an integral member of the team and acting as physician's personal efficiency partner. While a Scribe does not perform clinical work (e.g., does not touch patients, does not practice medicine), s/he is completely immersed in the healthcare ecosystem by standing elbow-to-elbow with a physician or nurses for 8+ hours each day.It's a once-in-a-lifetime professional experience that should not be missed by anyone who is considering a career in healthcare!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Duties and ResponsibilitiesChart in real-time as the provider assesses and examines the patientDocument the history, physical exam, assessment and plan, results, procedures, treatment, and physician consultationsRecord provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient follow-upLocate and obtain past medical histories, previous charts, past results and studiesTranscribe ancillary test results and their interpretationsCheck on the progress of labs, imaging studies, and other patient dataRetrieve and display current and past EKGs and imaging films (e.g. X-rays) for the provider to review and record provider's interpretationUnderstand basic ICD-10 documentation requirementsComply with all national and local PHI laws including in HIPAA and HITECHComply with all facility, department, company policies and proceduresPerform a variety of other non-clinical tasks specific to the local facilityRequired Education and Pre-requisitesThis position requires:Exemplary work ethic and professionalismExcellent verbal and written communications skillsAbility to adapt to individual site needsAbility to multitask is high stress environmentsStrong computer skills – technological savvyA typing speed of 50+ WPM

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