Medical Scribe

Allergy & Ent Assoc•Austin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Scribe collaborates with physicians and performs clerical tasks such as printing lab reports, charting doctor's appointments, operating electronic health records, and anticipating physician needs to ensure efficiency in a clinical setting. The role involves preparing and updating medical documentation, organizing patient information, summarizing consultations, sending referral letters, documenting patient visits in the EHR system (NextGen), learning medical processes, working with physicians to complete medical records, communicating professionally with patients and physicians, and completing administrative tasks. The position also requires adherence to policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or comparable experience.
Current CPR certification required.
Must be self-directed and able to work independently.
Attention to detail a must.
Professional, calm, and courteous demeanor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Follows OSHA regulations and the safety guidelines of the Practice.
Follows HIPAA policies and procedures.
Respects and maintains patient confidentiality.
Use CPR skills when necessary.
Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities; is methodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand.
The ability to legitimately and objectively challenge the substance of our beliefs and biases of our observations.
Managing one's own time and the time of others; the ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others.

Nice To Haves

One year’s medical office experience preferred.
Medical Assistant Certification a plus.
Experience with NextGen EMR system is a plus!

Responsibilities

Preparing and assembling medical record documentation/charts for the physician
Updating patient history, physical exam, and other pertinent health information in the patient
Organizing and sending all documentation to physician for review
Fill out summaries of what was discussed during the consultation or treatment session
Send referral letters on behalf of your patient’s insurer.
Taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system, NextGen
Learning about the medical process and using a team approach in patient supervision and documentation
Working with a supervising Physician or Doctor to complete and submit medical records
Communicating with patients and supervising Physicians professionally
Completing all administrative tasks efficiently and helping the Physician take tests and give out medication
Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.