Medical Scribe, Emergency Medicine

About the position

This position has first-line responsibility for assisting the various departments; ENT, Transplant, Urology, Neuro Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, and Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine Physicians with various aspects of electronic medical record documentation. Enhances the ability of the physician to efficiently process paperwork associated with the office visit and any needed follow-up. This individual will work closely with the physician and clinical staff to ensure that he/she is recording accurate medical information.

Responsibilities

• Document written, typed, and/or computer medical information into the electronic medical record system.
• Transcribe the spoken word into words, symbols, and terms which reflect the medical assessment of the clinical practitioners.
• Distinguish between the different forms of medical results and physical findings and appropriately document them.
• Assist the attending physician with routine office visit activities.
• Effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical personnel.
• Proficient in data entry via a computer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the Basic Sciences, English, Computer Science, and/or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology through experience and/or attendance in and passing of a medical terminology class/course.