Medical Scribe

Job title: Medical Office Scribe

Location: Unifour Pain Treatment Center and Pain & Spine Specialists at Hickory in Hickory, NC

Status: PRN, Non-Exempt

Department: ECPC Pain Clinics - Administrative

Reports to: Teresa Lowman and Loren Annas
 

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Job Summary:

A Medical Scribe, is responsible for recording a Physician’s interactions with patients and assisting with clerical duties related to medical documentation. The Scribe’s duties include recording a Doctor’s interactions with patients, filling out paperwork, summaries, and referral letters after a visit and entering data into medical records.  The ideal candidate will be great with computers and is an effective multi-tasker handling many different tasks on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include, collaborating with physicians and performing clerical tasks like printing out lab reports or charting doctor's appointments, operating electronic health records, and anticipating the needs of the physician to ensure efficiency in a clinical setting. Ultimately, this position is responsible for recording doctors' conversations with their patients and assisting them in completing paperwork after each visit. The Scribe will be required to fill out summaries of what was discussed during the consultation or treatment session, as well as referral letters sent on behalf of our patient’s insurer.

Duties/Responsibilities:

●        Take notes during patient visits and document them in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

●        Learn about the medical process and use a team approach in patient supervision and documentation.

●        Work with a supervising Physician or Doctor to complete and submit medical records.

●        Communicate with patients and supervise physicians professionally.

●        Complete all administrative tasks efficiently.

●        Help electronically prescribe medication for patients.

●        Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

●        High school diploma.

●        Knowledge of medical terminology.

●        EMR experience, Cerner currently in use.

●        Advanced computer skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

●        Ability to expertly document patient care and transcribe patient appointments.

●        Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

●        Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patients.

●        Strong organization, multitasking, and time management skills.

●        Ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.

●        Must be detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and mulit-task in a fast-paced and changing environment.

●        Must be self-motivated and take initiative. 

●        Good bedside manner and interpersonal skills.

●        Comfortable with medical terminology.

●        Must be open to constructive feedback on job performance

Work Environment:

●        Work performed in an office environment.

●        Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and medical office staff.

●        Work may be stressful at times.

●        Interaction with others is frequent and often disruptive. 

ECAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or other legally protected status.  This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, as well as the use of the Company's facilities and participation in all activities sponsored by the Company.