Medical Scribe

Resurgens Orthopaedics • Grapevine, TX

69d

About The Position

A nonexempt position responsible for scribing office visit notes for physicians, as well as gathering information in exam rooms and putting it into medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative material, which typically become part of patients' permanent files. This is done in clinic.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments (training will however be obtained on the job)
• Knowledge of how to translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms using electronic and printed medical reference materials.
• Knowledge of medical record protocols and legal and ethical requirements related to keeping patient information confidential.
• Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information while in the room with the doctor and the patient.
• Edits as necessary for grammar and clarity.
• Able to gather a variety of documents, including discharge summaries, history and physical examination reports, operative reports, consultation reports, autopsy reports, diagnostic imaging studies, progress notes, and referral letters.
• Returns transcribed documents to the physicians or other health care professionals for review and signature or correction.
• Other duties as assigned such as receiving patients, faxing, scanning, mailing letters, answering the telephone, and handling mail.
• Input ICD-10 codes, CPT codes, and modifiers as required for accurate claims billing.
• Places all orders essential to patient care such as prescriptions, therapy, and further diagnostic testing/imaging.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
• Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life's challenges
• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)
• 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees