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Job Description HOSP AST Working Title Medical Scribe (Per Diem)
Job Code 008905 Grade
Department Name Psychiatry and Neurosci Dept - D02016 Department Head Elizabeth Morrison-Banks
Supervisor Danielle Bowers Effective Date
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Department Custom Scope
The Medical Scribe (per diem) will perform duties that are directly related to the physical care of patients in an in-patient and/or out-patient facility. The primary responsibility is to listen and record confidential conversations between the provider and patients in the electronic medical record.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Degree in a healthcare related field. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
Scribing or dictation in an outpatient clinic or inpatient setting. Preferred
Skill in proofreading very detailed materials and monitor work accurately Preferred
Detailed knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to distinguish different exams and medical diagnoses Preferred
Prior experience with electronic medical records. Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
CPR/BLS certification. Required

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Prepares and assembles medical record documentation/charts for provider(s). Enters the patient room with the provider during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record application. Records patient care information, patient history, review of systems, physical exam findings, progress notes, and procedure notes. Review information with the provider at the completion of each documented outpatient visit to confirm accurate reporting. Prepares and sends all documentation to physician for review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry.
85
Follow-up of laboratory and diagnostic results, expediting consults, and assisting with recording the documentation for patient care and follow-up
15

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Attention to detail in recording detailed information. Required
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills Required
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, faculty, residents, nurses, students, university representatives, patients and the public Required
Speedy and accurate typing skills. Required
Ability to handle confidential material while protecting its strict confidentiality Required
Ability to perform and multi-task under the pressure of frequent interruptions and distractions Required
Ability to organize and track multiple records and requests and follow through in a timely manner Required
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Close Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Medical Center/Clinic

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • Medical equipment
  • autoclave

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Squat : N/A
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Other : Must be able to lift up to and push / pull 50 pounds. Must be able to assist patients with mobility during rooming patients and in preparation for exams/procedures. Able to respond to assist in emergency scenarios; administer CPR.
  • Sit : Occasionally
  • Stand : Occasionally

Mental Requirements
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : N/A
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Dust : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Fumes : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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