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.