Medical Scribe - Outpatient Procedure Center

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Assist providers with accurate documentation of patient visits to facilitate a complete dictated clinic note representative of the assessment, diagnostics, treatment, and plan of care for each patient visit.

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Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.

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Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.

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Ensure accurate documentation including completion of all required hard copy forms, signatures, date, time, and legibility of all documentation.

5.

Possesses skills needed to effectively perform scribe duties including a high level of typing proficiency, ability to process and document detailed information in an accurate and timely manner, knowledge and proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and document proofing.

6.

Practice effective interpersonal skills and work productivity as a member of a team.

7.

Greet patients/families by introducing self and maintaining eye contact.

8.

Assist providers and staff as needed with patient care including vital signs, medical history, allergies and current medications, meeting basic needs of patient within scope of practice; notifies provider or RN of change in patient condition.

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Assists the provider during in-office procedures.

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Assist with the flow of patients through the clinic. Update patients and staff, as appropriate, of delays or changes in the scheduling or provider orders.

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Allows patients the opportunity to be involved in decision-making as appropriate.

12.

Assist staff members with answering phone calls promptly and courteously and respond to requests and messages in a timely manner.

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Take accurate messages, relay/forward messages to appropriate personnel, and refer callers to appropriate personnel as needed.

14.

Adhere reliably to all accepted patient safety standards

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Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment of care and facilitates work flow of the clinic by maintaining open lines of communication, anticipating staffing and patient needs and collaborating with colleagues to problem solve and meet the operational needs of the clinic.

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Prioritize work load to meet the needs of patients and the clinic.

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Other job related duties as assigned.