SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The scribe is responsible for quickly and efficiently documenting the physician’s office notes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Listen carefully to the physician’s conversation/dictation of visit with the patient.
• Quickly and efficiently record the office visit.
• Transcribe provider's encounter with patients in Electronic Medical Record system. 
• Documentation may include history of present illness, general history (medical, family, social),    review of symptoms, physical exam, and imaging test results.
• Documents the provider's assessment and plan and assists in coordinating patient's treatment  plan, such as electronic prescriptions and referrals. 
• Navigates the Electronic Medical Record and pertinent electronic applications, including point-of-  care tests, lab results, and ultrasound images. 
• Summarizes complex medical information in a clear, complete, and concise manner in order to generate professional, polished writing at a high rate of production. 
• Optimizes work-flow efficiencies and provider documentation in real-time.
• Facilitates the efficient flow of patients, allowing providers to focus on patient care.
• Attends required meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma 
• Basic medical knowledge, with ENT knowledge being preferred.
• A good listener, who is an excellent typist.
• Experience with Allscripts or Electronic Medical Records preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.
• Well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to clinic setting.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires standing for 6-8 hours a day.
• Must be able to view a computer screen for an extended period of time.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, copier, and such other equipment, as necessary.