Medical Scribe - UMC Clinics

Overview

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $15.48 - Midpoint: $18.56 (Hourly N2)
Department/Organization: 208442 - UMC Resident Clinic
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Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evening/weekend hours as needed

The Medical Scribe documents the dictated patient medical history, including physical examination, procedures, assessments, lab results, treatment plans, and any other information pertaining to the patient s encounter in the clinical setting.

Accompanies provider upon patient interview and/or examination and accurately documents patient history, physical examination, family, social, and past medical histories as dictated by the health care provider. Enters timely and accurate patient data into electronic health record system. Ensures all documentation meets regulatory and compliance standards, including review and signature of designated provider. Provides general clinical assistance as needed - staffs receptionist desk, screens calls, verifies insurance, schedules appointments and follow-up visits.

• Document dictated patient medical history, including physical examination, procedures, assessments, lab results, and treatment plans in the clinical setting.
• Accompany provider during patient interview and/or examination and accurately document patient history, physical examination, family, social, and past medical histories as dictated by the provider.
• Enter timely and accurate patient data into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and compliance standards, including review and signature by the designated provider.
• Provide general clinical assistance as needed, including staffing receptionist duties, screening calls, verifying insurance, and scheduling appointments and follow-up visits.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Completion of a medical terminology course or one (1) year of medical terminology experience in a clinical setting.

• Knowledge/experience with medical terminology and electronic health record systems.
• Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, public relations, and customer service and telephone etiquette skills.
• Willingness to learn and consistently deliver patient-centered, high-quality customer service.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and follow HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Punctual and reliable.

• Prior medical scribe and/or transcription experience preferred.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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