Scribe

WVU Medicine•Wheeling, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an unlicensed member of the team, this position is responsible for documenting the physician’s or licensed independent practitioner’s dictation and/or activities into the medical record. This position supports the Emergency Department at Wheeling Hospital. Applicants must be able to work their fair share of nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift times are variable.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.
Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications.
Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team.
Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.

Nice To Haves

Typing speed of 50 wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

Record physician's or licensed independent practitioner's dictation and/or activities into the medical record.
Record patient history, past medical history, review of systems, medications, social history, family history, allergies, or other elements of the patient chart as dictated by the physician or licensed independent practitioner.
Transcribe a history and physical examination as given by the patient and physician or licensed independent practitioner.
Document procedures performed by the physician or licensed independent practitioner, or nurses.
Transcribe consultations or discussions with family and/or the patient’s private physician or the on-call physician.
Gather laboratory results, radiology results, medical records and other data for review by the physician or licensed independent practitioner.
Continuously check on the progress of gathered data to ensure the patient’s workup is complete for treatment decisions.
Make and answer calls for the physician or licensed independent practitioner, but not take medical data over the phone.
Communicate waits and delays as directed by the RN or physician or licensed independent practitioner.
Print the physician’s or licensed independent practitioner process at the physician or licensed independent practitioner’s direction.