Scribe (64476)

United Digestive•Orange City, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

United Digestive’s (UD) Scribe is a dedicated team member who provides comprehensive patient care and documentation support in our gastroenterology clinic. This role requires working alongside a physician or physician extender to meet all needs of their assigned provider while maintaining excellence in patient care. The position involves real-time documentation during patient encounters, clinical support activities, and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in healthcare setting, with general clinical competence in acute patient care, customer service experience in a healthcare setting
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, multitask effectively during patient encounters, accurately document physician dictation and patient communication
Must be computer literate and able to operate various healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications.
The ability to communicate with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect.
Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person.
Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated.
Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude.

Nice To Haves

Medical scribe, documentation, gastroenterology and/or specialty practice experience
Medical assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or CCMA) and/or completion of medical assistant program from accredited institution strongly preferred
Medical scribe training or certification and/or healthcare-related training or coursework

Responsibilities

Accompany the physician upon patient interview and examination
Document the physician dictated patient history, physical examination, family, social, and past medical history, procedures, lab results, dictated radiographic impressions made by the physician and any other information pertaining to the patient's visit
Review all documentation completed and make any necessary amendments
Complete diagnostic coding and procedure coding accurately
Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit
Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests including taking blood pres-sure, weight, and temperature
Report patient history summary to healthcare providers
Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about procedures
Prepare charts for upcoming appointments
Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
Keep patient information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and pro-cedures
Comply with legal regulations and practice policies
Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt
Performs any other duties and/or special projects as assigned