Medical Scribe for Physician Services

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GA Med Group
- a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities
SUMMARY
Responsible for the operation of the Physician Services' electronic health records and electronic dictation system. Requires the Medical Scribe to be physically present at the Inpatient Services skilled nursing centers where the physician provides 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. The Medical Scribe must have the ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge into processes and procedures. The Medical Scribe will proofread and edit all the physician's medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Accurately and thoroughly documents medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to: Patient medical history and physical exam, to include:

• 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

• Manages dictation/faxing/phone calls and clerical tasks.
• Spots mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and checks to correct the information in order to reduce errors.
• Ensures that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record.
• Collects, organizes and catalogs data for physician quality reporting system and other quality improvement efforts and format for submission.

• Complies 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.
• Performs other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Embrace the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Be capable of maintaining effective working relationships with patients, family members, leadership team, and associates.
• Strong administrative writing skills
• Reporting skills
• Excellent organizational skills

• Record-keeping
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Able to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and organization
• Proficient in Typing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree with pre-health career track preferred
• Degree or license in nursing or allied health fields

• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy a plus
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS
This job requires proficiency with the following computer applications:
Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Please see minimum qualifications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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