Full-time Medical Scribe
Company: BoulderCentre for Orthopedics
Location: Boulder
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Full-time Medical ScribeDepartment: ClinicalReports to: COO,
Clinical Manager, Lead Medical Scribe or other designated
individualSupervises: N/AOvertime Status: o Exempt x
Non-exemptSalary Range: $14-$18/hourGeneral Summary: 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. Essential Job
Responsibilities:1.Accurately and thoroughly document medical
visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician,
including but not limited to: a. Patient medical history and
physical exam; b. Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare
providers, including physician and physician assistants; c. Patient
education and explanations of risks and benefits; d.
Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for
patient or family members for self-care and follow-up.2. May
research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate
referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and other
clerical tasks as assigned.3. 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. Proofread and edit all
the physician's medical documents for accuracy, spelling,
punctuation, and grammar.7. Other duties as assigned.8. 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: 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.Performance Requirements:Knowledge:1. Knowledge of medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures,
pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to
understand and accurately transcribe. May translate medical
abbreviations into their expanded forms. 2. Knowledge of Electronic
Medical Record software preferred.3. Knowledge of and compliance
with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or
communicating patient information.Skills:1. Skill at listening to
complex medical information and summarizing in a clear, complete,
and concise fashion. Must accurately enter data into a database,
search for information, send and receive email and attachments.2.
Skill at English composition to generate professional, polished
writing at a high rate of production. Excellent spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and oral communication skills.Abilities:1.
Ability to type 40+ WPM consistently and accurately.2. Ability to
apply common sense understanding to instructions furnished in
written or oral form.3. Ability to apply logic and draw conclusions
based on knowledge.4. Ability to refer to reference materials to
solve problems.5. Ability to project a pleasant and professional
image.Equipment Operated: Standard medical exam/office equipment
including computerized health information management system for
medical records.Work Environment: Combination of medical office and
exam/procedure room settings. Well-lighted, well-ventilated,
adequate space.Physical Requirements: While performing the duties
of this Job, a Medical Scribe is regularly required to stand; sit;
walk; use hands to type, write with a pen, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Medical Scribe is
occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl. The Medical Scribe must regularly lift and/or move up to
10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus. Hours Requirements: 30-35 hours per week.
Must be available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8am -
5pm.
Requirements:
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