Scribe

Excelsior Orthopaedics•Eggertsville, NY

21d•$18 - $30

About The Position

The Scribe supports physician-team efficiency and productivity by working closely with physicians and/or physician assistants or nurse practitioners. The role includes EMR documentation, chart preparation, improving schedule efficiency, and identifying process-improvement practices. Success requires anticipating physician needs and using discretion, tact, and modesty so as not to distract medical staff from patient care. Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and self-motivation are important. The Scribe accurately documents medical visits and procedures as they occur, prepares referral letters, and helps coordinate office and surgery schedules. The role may also include confidential document handling, information research, operative-report preparation, phone calls, and other clerical or administrative duties as assigned. Documentation must comply with applicable legal, ethical, and practice protocols and standards.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum of 2 years of scribing or medical office experience preferred.
Medent or other EMR experience preferred.
Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to stand and walk; occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Normal visual acuity and hearing.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of scribing or medical office experience.
Medent or EMR experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as performed by the physician.
Document patient medical history and physical examinations.
Document procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
Document patient education, explanations of risks and benefits, physician-dictated diagnoses and prescriptions, and instructions for patient or family self-care and follow-up.
Prepare referral letters as directed by the physician.
Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and consistent with legal, ethical, and practice protocols and standards.
Work closely with the physician assistant and provide scribing support as needed.
Coordinate with multiple departments and parties to manage schedule availability and balance office and surgery time.
Perform administrative tasks such as preparing, mailing, faxing, or scanning confidential patient-care documents and attaching pertinent reports or tests.
Research information as needed for referring physicians and referrals.
Assist with preparation of operative reports, make phone calls, and perform other assigned clerical tasks.
Handle additional duties as required.