Job description
Duties and Responsibilities - A Medical Scribe is a paraprofessional who acts as a personal assistant to a Physician or Doctor and collects information from patients in real-time during their visits. Some of their main responsibilities in a medical facility include:
- Taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system
- Learning about the medical process and using a team approach in patient supervision and documentation
- Working with a supervising Physician or Doctor to complete and submit medical records
- Communicating with patients.
- Completing all administrative tasks efficiently and helping the Physician in preparing orders and testing.
- Assisting in electronically prescribed medication for patients.
- Documenting interim history and assisting with preparation of progress notes, labs, tests, and referrals as directed by physician. Communication with pharmacies, outside physicians. Set up for medical procedures. Coordinating patient care. Typing skills minimum of 60 WPM.
Skills and Qualifications - Medical Scribes need to portray a level of professionalism and cleanliness while working with medical staff. Some of the other important skills they need to handle in their job duties include:
- Ability to expertly document patient care.
- Advanced computer skills
- Confidentiality and privacy of the patients
- Strong organizational skills, multitasking and time management skills
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good bedside manner and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment .
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
To be discussed at interview.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Terre Haute, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Typing: 2 years (Required)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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