Orthopedic Scribe - Temp (CASUAL)

The Nemours Foundation • Orlando, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nemours is seeking an Orthopedic Scribe (Full-Time, Temp) to join their team in Melbourne or Orlando, Florida. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The role requires travel to the Melbourne Clinic 3-4 days a week, with potential travel to other Central Florida satellite locations including Nemours Children's Hospital for 1-2 days. The Orthopedic Scribe documents patient/parent/guardian information during clinical visits under the direction of an Orthopedic provider, performing real-time charting by shadowing in the clinic. This role requires specific skills, knowledge, and experience within Orthopedics. Tasks include patient data collection, preparing patients for visits, and assisting the provider. The role may also involve assisting with appointment check-in, check-out, or scheduling to support clinic flow. The scribe shadows the medical provider during exams, records details in the medical record, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments. They document patient communication and intake information, conduct Family Education Assessments, pain questions, and medication reconciliation. The role maintains confidentiality and HIPAA standards, prepares exam rooms and equipment, and performs administrative and clinical tasks as assigned within legal and ethical boundaries.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Specialized (One (1) year of training beyond high school.)
• Minimum 6 months of experience.
• Computer skills, ability to type minimum 45wpm required.
• Must have customer service, organization, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Travel to our Melbourne Clinic required.

Nice To Haves

• Skills, knowledge, and experience specifically within Orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Shadows the medical provider during the medical exam and records the details in the medical record.
• Assists provider with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Documents patient communication and intake information (may include height, weight, head and abdominal circumference, blood pressure, vision and hearing screening, pulse oximetry) accurately and appropriately.
• Conducts Family Education Assessment, pain question, and medication reconciliation.
• Maintains confidentiality and meets HIPAA standards.
• Prepares exam rooms, clinic equipment, and computer for patient visit as needed.
• Performs appointment check-in, check-out, and scheduling as needed, as well as other administrative and clinical tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager or physician within legal (including federal and state statutes, regulations, opinions, and rulings) and ethical boundaries.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED