Lead Medical Scribe

Company: BoulderCentre for Orthopedics
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Job Overview: The Medical Scribe performs all clerical and information technology functions for a physician in a clinic setting. The primary goal is to increase the efficiency and the productivity of the physician they are working for. This includes primary responsibility of the operation of the electronic health records. The Medical Scribe must be able anticipate physician needs to facilitate the flow of clinic, while being discreet, tactful, and modest in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care. Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated are especially important when working as a Medical Scribe. Department: ClinicalReports to: Clinic ManagerSchedule/Type: FT - onsite/hourly Wage: $19-22/hr, commensurate with experienceBonus Eligibility: NoRequirements:Essential Duties:Accomplishes Medical Scribe human resource strategies by determining accountabilities; communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures; implementing recruitment, selection, orientation, training, appraising and coaching programs; approving timesheets for payroll purposes.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 providers, including physician 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. May research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and other clerical tasks as assigned.May 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. Must 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. 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.Collect, organize and catalog data for physician quality reporting system and other quality improvement efforts and format for submission. Assist in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow up and compliance.Attend trainings on diverse subjects such as information technology, legal, HIPAA and regulatory compliance, billing and coding. Quickly assimilate new knowledge into processes and procedures. Proofread and edit all the physician's medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.Other duties as assigned.All employees have a responsibility to comply with our organization's policies and procedures, code of conduct and mission, values & vision.Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical scribe or medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Company Paid Benefits:Employee HDHP Plan Basic Life/AD&D -Guardian16 days of PTO per year7-7.5 paid holidays per yearEAP401(k) Safe Harbor ContributionBenefit Options Requiring Employee Contributions:-- Medical-- HSA and FSA-- Dental-- Vision-- Short-Term Disability-- Voluntary Life and AD&D-- Flex Spending Accounts-- General Purpose Healthcare FSA-- Optional ProtectioClosing Date: Applications accepted ongoing. Boulder Centre for Orthopedics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage diverse candidates to apply and welcome the opportunity to build a talented and inclusive workforce. In our recruitment and employment practices, we adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of employment. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our patients and community effectively. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of background or identity. Compensation details: 19-21 Hourly WagePI75e0e7331f50-25660-31302996

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