Job description
The primary goal of a Medical Scribe is to increase the efficiency and the productivity of the physician they are working for. The Medical Scribe allows the doctor to focus on what is most important, the patient.
A summary of Medical Scribes duties includes performing all clerical and information technology functions for a physician in a clinic setting. This includes primary responsibility of operating the electronic health records and electronic dictation system. You also must be able to anticipate physician needs to facilitate the flow of clinic.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:
- Patient medical history and physical exam,
- Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
- Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
- Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up
- Prepare referral letters as directed by the physician.
- Dictation/faxing/phone calls and clerical tasks. Medical Scribes are asked to prepare referral letters as directed by the physician, via dictation or summary of the medical record. Medical Scribe also ensures that letters are mailed or faxed daily to all physicians involved in a patient’s care and with all copies of pertinent reports or tests attached. You may be asked to research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, manage the providers schedule and other clerical tasks as assigned.
- Medical Scribes also spot mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and check to correct the information to reduce errors. All addenda must be signed off by a physician. Medical Scribes ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record. Alert physician when chart is incomplete. Medical Scribes must comply with specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential.
- Medical Scribes collects, organizes, and catalogs data for physician quality reporting system and other quality improvement efforts and format for submission. You will assist in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow-up and compliance.
- Medical Scribes proofread and edit all the physician’s medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar and often follow the provider to various offices.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Highschool Diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school.
- Current BCLS with AED certificates.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$20.00 to $25.00 per hour
All compensation ranges are posted based on internal equity, job requirements, experience and geographical locations.
WE OFFER:
Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits (PPO & HMO)- 401(K) Plan with Employer Matching
- License & Tuition Reimbursements
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Perks and Discount Programs
- Competitive Salaries!
ABOUT US:
Boomerang Healthcare is a leader in cutting-edge pain management techniques and rehabilitation programs that set the standard in holistic approaches for managing chronic pain. Our doctors are nationally known experts in the field and are deeply involved in clinical research focused on developing the treatment solutions of tomorrow.
Boomerang Healthcare strives to be a diverse workforce that reflects, at all job levels, the patients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Boomerang Healthcare is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact us.
About Boomerang Healthcare
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Type: Company - Public
Website: boomeranghc.com