Scribe/Medical Writer | Oncology

UPMC•York, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is looking for a Scribe/Medical Writer to support a medical oncology physician in York, PA. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR by working closely with the physician. The position is primarily onsite with potential for some remote work on Wednesdays. The team environment is supportive and dynamic, valuing employee skills and growth.

Requirements

Fluency in English
High School Diploma and 4 years experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.
Or Associates degree or equivalent, and two years experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.
Basic knowledge of ICD-10 coding.
Strong typing skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience in a medical office setting.
Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

Prior scribe or transcription experience.
Experience in oncology.

Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, answering phones, scanning, abstracting, checking patients in and out, helping with work queues, etc.
Remains as close to physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.
At times, guides patient to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are made.
Provides patient with assistants while they are exiting the exam room to expedite patient flow.
Monitors examination room and any physical limitations that the patient may have
Evaluates the condition of the exam room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.
Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician says during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment (including justifications of decisions reached when appropriate).
Learns the personality and preferences of each physician, recognizing differences and abiding by them when working with each particular physician.
Accommodates the needs of the patient for the exam.
Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies
Enter charge information as designated by the physician
Maintains an awareness of the patient's verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may necessitate the writer repeating information, providing written instructions, and/or patient educations materials for the patient to review at home.
Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.
Recording physician-patient conversations and summarizing consultations.
Managing clerical tasks like printing lab reports and scheduling.
Operating electronic medical records and anticipating physician needs to keep patient care flowing smoothly.