Scribe

Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia LLC•Suwanee, GA

35d

About The Position

Medical Scribes are individuals who assist a physician throughout their shift. The primary goal of a Medical Scribe is to increase the efficiency and the productivity of the physician they are working for. The Medical Scribe allows the doctor to focus on what is most important, the patient. Performing all clerical and information technology functions for a physician in a clinic setting. This includes primary responsibility of the operation of the electronic health records. You also must be able to anticipate physician needs in order to facilitate the flow of clinic. Medical Scribes must be discreet and tactful in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.

Requirements

High School diploma, or equivalent required.
Light travel to other offices may be required for business needs.

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of experience preferred, Epic experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:
Patient medical history and physical exams
Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals
Patient education
Medical Terminology
Efficient typing skills
Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up
Paper Work
Completing various forms, including; Physical Therapy, MRI, Surgery
Completing Superbills
Completing Letters (employment, school excuses)
Dropping Charges
Coding/Charge Entry
Medical Scribes also identity inconsistencies in medical documentation and check to correct the information in order to reduce errors. Medical Scribes ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record. Alert physician when chart is incomplete.
Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated are especially important when working as a Medical Scribe. Ability to be adaptable and versatile due to being responsible for many tasks. Any other duties determined appropriate by management.