Medical Scribe

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics and Spine•Boulder, CO

8d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Job Overview: Join our team as a Medical Scribe, where you'll be the backbone of our clinic's efficiency. Your role involves managing electronic health records, anticipating physician needs, and ensuring smooth clinic operations, all while upholding professionalism and discretion. We value good judgment, organizational skills, and self-motivation. Your contribution is pivotal in our dedication to top-notch patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education required, with some college preferred.
One year of recent experience in a medical facility as a medical scribe or medical assistant, or documented evidence of completed externship in a medical office.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments.
Compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information.
Ability to comprehend complex medical information and summarizing it clearly and concisely.
Proficient in data entry, email communication, and English composition.
Typing speed of 40+ WPM with accuracy.
Ability to apply common sense to written or oral instructions, logical problem-solving, and reference materials.
Ability to project a professional image and communicate effectively orally and in writing

Responsibilities

Accurately document medical visits and procedures performed by physicians, including: Patient medical history and physical exams
Procedures and treatments conducted by healthcare providers
Patient education regarding risks and benefits
Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, and instructions for patients or family members
Research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and perform other clerical tasks as assigned.
Identify and correct mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation, ensuring all addenda are approved by physicians.
Ensure accurate recording of clinical data, lab results, and interpretations by physicians in medical records. Alert physicians to incomplete charts.
Comply with specific standards for medical records style, legal and ethical requirements for document preparation, and patient information confidentiality.
Collect, organize, and catalog data for physician quality reporting systems and other quality improvement efforts, formatting for submission.
Assist in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow-up and compliance.
Attend trainings on various subjects including information technology, legal, HIPAA and regulatory compliance, billing and coding, and integrate new knowledge into processes.
Proofread and edit all physician medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Benefits

Basic Life/AD&D –Guardian
16 days of PTO per year
7-7.5 paid holidays per year
EAP
401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution
Medical
HSA and FSA
Dental
Vision
Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Flex Spending Accounts
General Purpose Healthcare FSA
Optional Protection Benefits (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care and Critical Illness Insurance)
401K