Medical Scribe, Part Time Day Shift, Outpatient Orthopedics

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare's Outpatient Orthopedic Practice seeks to hire an experienced Medical Scribe who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Medical Scribe you will provide real-time documentation support to physicians and advanced practice providers during patient encounters. You will accurately record medical histories, physical examinations, assessments, treatment plans, procedures, and other relevant information into the electronic medical record (EMR) while facilitating efficient patient flow and supporting quality patient care. You will serve as a non-clinical assistant and do not independently provide direct patient care, clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You will accompany providers during patient visits and document encounters in real time within the electronic medical record (EMR). You will capture patient histories, review of systems, physical examination findings, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions as dictated by the provider. You will document laboratory orders, diagnostic testing, referrals, and medication changes as directed. You will also assist providers with chart preparation prior to patient visits. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field preferred
Coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, or healthcare administration preferred.
Previous experience as a Medical Scribe, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or healthcare support role preferred.
Experience working with electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides real-time documentation support to physicians and advanced practice providers during patient encounters.
Accurately records medical histories, physical examinations, assessments, treatment plans, procedures, and other relevant information into the electronic medical record (EMR) while facilitating efficient patient flow and supporting quality patient care.
Serves as a non-clinical assistant and does not independently provide direct patient care, clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Accompany providers during patient visits and document encounters in real time within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Capture patient histories, review of systems, physical examination findings, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions as dictated by the provider.
Document laboratory orders, diagnostic testing, referrals, and medication changes as directed.
Assist providers with chart preparation prior to patient visits.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support