Medical Scribe na Advocare LLC

Description

Summary/Objective: 

Using medical background and experience, the Medical Scribe supports physicians and Office  Manager by performing duties as well as recording patient visit information as Medical Scribe. 

Essential Functions: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the  essential functions. 

Functions and Responsibilities are as follows: 

• Attends patient visits in-person and/or virtually to collect visit information for transcription. 

• Transcribes patient visit information during and after appointments for doctor’s review. 

• Records patient vital signs and medical information 

• Maintains accurate, complete health care records and reports 

• Orders medical diagnostic and clinical tests 

• Submits e-prescriptions and prescription refills on behalf of treating physician.  

• Documents and notifies Doctor when a patient cancels an appointment. 

• Acts as liaison with third-party vendors for patient medical order requests, specimen pickup,  calling appropriate laboratory for pathology results, calling pharmacy to fill prescription orders,  and arranging for lab waste pickup as needed. 

• Answers incoming telephone calls on a multi-line telephone system in a professional manner. 

• Transfers calls to the appropriate person and writes messages in accordance with approved  telephone procedures. 

• Types correspondence and office memos as directed. 

• Transcribes information regarding patient visits for medical reports. 

• Operates standard office equipment to include multi-line telephone, answering machine,  transcriber, photocopy machine, adding machine, and calculator. 

• Maintains files in an organized and accessible manner to include updating information, purging  files on a regular basis and creating new filing systems as needed. 

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential  functions.  

• Excellent customer service skills. 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 

• Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, and diplomacy and can serve a wide range of  employees with equity and tact. Critical Evaluation. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people  at all levels of the organization.  

• Commitment to excellence and high standards 

• Detail oriented with strong follow-up initiative 

• Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with  enthusiasm. 

Language Ability: 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as mail, safety rules, operating and maintenance  instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence when requested.  Ability to speak effectively and clearly to visitors. 

Reasoning Ability:  

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only  limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,  diagram, or schedule form.  

Computer Skills:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word;  Microsoft Excel; fax machines and internet software. eCW preferred. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee  encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be  made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment with  ringing phones, printing equipment, and people moving around. This role uses standard office  equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  

*THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION*

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to  successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee  frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and  arms. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

Monday through Friday, hours of work vary. 

Travel: Between offices in Sewell, Mount Laurel, Vineland, and Voorhees. 

Requirements

 This is a great position for someone who wants to become a Physician or Physician assistant in future. Great opportunity to earn clinical hours during gap years, etc.