PHYSICIAN SCRIBE - HAND SURGERY

JOB REQUIREMENTS Education High school diploma or equivalent GED. Completion Of required organizational orientation and role-specific competency training. Experience At least I year Of healthcare, physician Office, patient care, medical administrative, or comparable healthcare support experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Demonstrated ability to use computers/EHR systems and accurately document or enter information. Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Nomal hospital ewironment Close eve work. Hearing of normal and soft Distinguish smells Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Carrying up to 20 Frequent sitting. standing, bending, stooping, walking and reaching, Long-term bending, sitting, standing, computer work and squatting. JOB SUMMARY Provides direct clinical and patient service support to the designated physician while serving as the physicians medical scribe. Rooms and escorts patients, obtains and documents vital signs and other information within established clinic protocols, prepares exam rooms and supplies, assists with procedures as directed, supports patient flow and administrative functions, and accurately documents the physicians patient encounters in the electronic health record in real time or as directed. The position requires strong medical terminology, EHR proficiency, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to accurately capture provider statements without independently diagnosing, interpreting, or altering clinical information. The physician remains responsible for the medical record and clinical decisions.