Medical Scribe - Cardiology Clinic

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Scribe - Cardiology Clinic position is a part-time role within the 02050 AAH Good Hope - Cardiology Department. The schedule is generally Monday - Friday, with hours ranging from 7:45 am - 5:00 pm, though some days may start at 7:00 am and others end at 6:00 pm. Travel is required to multiple locations including Good Hope, Grafton, Port Washington, Hartford, West Bend, and Mayfair. The role requires a commitment of 2-3 days per week. The pay range for this position is $21.85 - $32.80.

Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in medical assisting, medical transcription, emergency medical services, patient service and/or as a health care professional with demonstrated proficiency in medical terminology and technical spelling.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, including basic human anatomy and coding.
• Demonstrates familiarity with medication names and medical procedures.
• Knowledge of essential elements of documenting a provider-patient encounter, HIPAA compliance, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and confidentiality for the patient while assisting physician.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, patient service, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
• Proficient computer skills including: advanced keyboarding, above average typing speed, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, with excellent prioritization and organization skills.
• Must have a high attention to detail and accuracy when documenting health information.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and stressful environment.
• Must have ability to travel to various work locations.

Nice To Haves

• May need successful completion of authorized medical scribe training course within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• In accordance with policy, prepares and assembles medical record documentation/chart for physician prior to patient visit.
• Anticipates physician needs for patient visits by obtaining internal and external previous medical records and test results.
• Ensures that all elements of documentation are complete and accurate.
• Enters 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.
• Documents the physician/clinician's communication with the patient using appropriate medical terms and phrasing.
• Prepares (pends) orders including follow-up testing, lab orders, medication orders, consults and/or referrals and the associated diagnosis to be connected with those orders.
• Documents the correct follow-up instructions and level of service designation based on the physician/clinician's direction.
• Assists in data entry from devices or other sources.
• Completes medical records for each encounter ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Under physician/clinician direction, updates patient history and other pertinent health information in the patient record.
• Prepares and sends all documentation for review and approval.
• With proven competency, may perform clinical functions such as prepare and room patient for exam, obtain vital signs and document/update pertinent health information, assist the physician/clinician with non-sterile procedures, schedule appointments and referrals to other facilities or services, and perform other data entry into the EHR.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED