Medical Scribe

Proliance Surgeons•Bellevue, WA

30d•$19 - $24

About The Position

The Medical Scribe supports effective, accurate patient care by working alongside physicians during patient encounters and documenting relevant information in the medical record. The role also provides assistance as directed, helps ensure accurate coding and billing documentation, and supports clinic operations. The position rotates among Bellevue, Issaquah, Seattle, and Redmond based on provider schedules. Scribe experience is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in a medical office.
Scribe experience.
Current or recent knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
Excellent knowledge of medical terminology, including spelling, vocabulary, and common abbreviations.
Ability to code and report medical record data according to CMS guidelines.
Strong keyboard and computer skills and working knowledge of MS Word.
Superior customer service and interpersonal skills, including patience, composure, and cooperation.
Understanding of and adherence to safety, risk management, precautionary procedures, and HIPAA confidentiality.
Efficient time management and meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and completion.
Resourcefulness in troubleshooting first-level problems and judgment about when to involve others.
Ability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and remain objective.
Ability to adapt to change, delays, and unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Ability to provide feedback to improve performance.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently with little to no supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or certification as a medical assistant.

Responsibilities

Document medical visits and procedures accurately and thoroughly while remaining with the physician during each patient exam.
Provide patient-care assistance as requested, set up procedures as directed, answer calls into the exam room, and relay caller information discreetly.
Obtain accurate chief complaints and consistently document the three constitutional exam elements.
Anticipate and accommodate individual physician preferences and protocols.
Navigate system software to locate information relevant to patients.
Ensure patient history forms are complete, including recording “no” answers to normal findings.
Review and modify the HPI and add other pertinent information offered by the patient.
Enter detailed information into the patient’s medical record as directed by the physician.
Address billing questions related to physician coding choices and resolve issues.
Find and enter correct diagnosis codes in the EMR plan page.
Document diagnostic test findings in the EMR as directed by the physician.
Complete charts under physician direction and prepare completed notes for faxing to referring physicians within 24 hours.
Review logs of in-office procedures to help ensure billing accuracy.
Identify and correct mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation.
Help patients move through the clinic to designated areas when the room coordinator is unavailable.
Assist with phone triage, prescription refills, and laboratory requisitions.
Complete assigned duties, assist others as directed, and follow applicable policies and procedures.