Parkside Pediatrics - Medical Scribe

Job Title:Medical Scribe

Weekly Hours: Full-Time (32-40 hours), M/W/Th/F, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Supervised by: Assigned Provider, Site Coordinator

Location: Five Forks office

Summary of Duties:Works directly with physicians to transcribe patient information during clinical visits in real time into Parkside Pediatrics’ electronic medical records (EMRs). May function as a liaison between patients, families, team members and providers.

Responsibilities:

• Accompanies one assigned provider per shift during clinical visits and examinations.
• Accurately documents provider’s dictated patient history, physical examination, family, social and past medical history as well as document procedures, lab results, radiographic impressions and any other information pertaining a patient’s encounter during a visit.
• Provides over the top customer service to all patients.
• Communicates with clinical, providers, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains and demonstrates an understanding of a team approach to patient care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to document patient care as dictated by the provider in a legible and clear manner, following all local, state, and federal documentation guidelines.
• Maintains skills and knowledge base through reading, training, and other structured in-services.
• Attends team meetings as scheduled.
• Conducts self in accordance with Parkside Pediatrics Employee Handbook.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Completes annual compliance training provided by MUSC Health.

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Medical Scribe Certification preferred, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum of 4 shifts per week availability.
• Healthcare student- physician, nursing, physician assistant, healthcare administration, etc.
• Willing to make a 1–2-year commitment as a scribe at Parkside Pediatrics.
• One or more years’ experience in a medical setting.
• Efficient computer & technology skills.
• Desire to learn medical terminology, including abbreviations and correct spelling of the English language.
• Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, or chronic and acute health problems.
• Ability to adapt to various work assignments.

Environmental/Working Conditions:Ability to work in an environment with exposure to potentially dangerous/infectious materials and situations that require following extensive safety may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.

Physical Demands:Ability to perform moderate physical activity. May require handling/lifting objects (up to 50 pounds) or standing/sitting/walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Tribe513 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.