Medical Assistant or LPN Scribe - Dermatology

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Menomonee Falls, WI

4d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

You will be helping patients live well by: Assisting physician/clinician in documenting details of the patient visit via the electronic medical record, and performs other related clerical duties to increase physician/clinician effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity for improved patient flow and satisfaction. Effectively communicating and ensuring the patient's clear understanding of the scribe role, in order to enhance the patient's experience and comfort level. Preparing and rooming the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications). Performing laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines. Assisting the physician/advance practice provider (APP) with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc. Administering routine medications, under physician/APP orders, which may include but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins and topical agents. Providing basic patient instructions on the performance of routine tasks or skills. Following through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Referring questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed. Communicating with physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and makes adjustments as necessary. Effectively communicating accurate and timely information with the patient. In accordance with policy, preparing and assembling medical record documentation/chart for physician prior to patient visit. Anticipating physician needs for patient visits by obtaining internal and external previous medical records and test results. Ensuring that all elements of documentation are complete and accurate. Entering the patient room with the physician/clinician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation in real time using electronic medical record applications. Documenting the physician/clinician's communication with the patient using appropriate medical terms and phrasing. Preparing (pends) orders including follow-up testing, lab orders, medication orders, consults and/or referrals and the associated diagnosis to be connected with those orders. Documenting the correct follow-up instructions and level of service designation based on the physician/clinician's direction. Assisting in data entry from devices or other sources. Completing medical records for each encounter ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Under physician/clinician direction, updating patient history and other pertinent health information in the patient record. Preparing and sending all documentation for review and approval.

Requirements

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
LPN: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
MA: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
LPN: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing
MA: Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff and physicians
Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions

Responsibilities

Assisting physician/clinician in documenting details of the patient visit via the electronic medical record
Performing other related clerical duties to increase physician/clinician effectiveness
Effectively communicating and ensuring the patient's clear understanding of the scribe role
Preparing and rooming the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information
Performing laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines
Assisting the physician/advance practice provider (APP) with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
Administering routine medications, under physician/APP orders, which may include but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins and topical agents
Providing basic patient instructions on the performance of routine tasks or skills
Following through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services
Referring questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed
Communicating with physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and makes adjustments as necessary
Effectively communicating accurate and timely information with the patient
Preparing and assembling medical record documentation/chart for physician prior to patient visit
Anticipating physician needs for patient visits by obtaining internal and external previous medical records and test results
Ensuring that all elements of documentation are complete and accurate
Entering the patient room with the physician/clinician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation in real time using electronic medical record applications
Documenting the physician/clinician's communication with the patient using appropriate medical terms and phrasing
Preparing (pends) orders including follow-up testing, lab orders, medication orders, consults and/or referrals and the associated diagnosis to be connected with those orders
Documenting the correct follow-up instructions and level of service designation based on the physician/clinician's direction
Assisting in data entry from devices or other sources
Completing medical records for each encounter ensuring accurate and timely documentation
Under physician/clinician direction, updating patient history and other pertinent health information in the patient record
Preparing and sending all documentation for review and approval

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program