Medical Scribe - Neurosurgery - Full Time

Job Description

Summary: The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting neurosurgeons by accurately documenting patient encounters, procedures, and clinical notes, ensuring the highest standards of medical record-keeping and patient care.


This position is primarily based in neurosurgery clinics located in Vestal NY and Sayre PA. The Medical Scribe will work closely with neurosurgeons, advanced practitioners, and other members of the care team to ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care.

Experience/ Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associated degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a medical scribe required
• Proficiency in EMR systems and medical documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certification with ACMSS or AAPC, Medical terminology preferred

Essential Functions:

• Essential Functions Document patient visits and procedures in real time during outpatient visits.
• Transcribe physician-patient interactions, physical exams, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Assist neurosurgeons and care teams in maintaining comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date patient charts.
• Review and edit medical documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with clinical care team to obtain and verify patient information, imaging results, laboratory data, and any other relevant data.
• Ensure timely completion of documentation to facilitate billing, coding, and continuity of care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and institutional policies.
• Support neurosurgery team with administrative tasks as needed.

Other Duties: Other Duties as assigned

The pay range for this position is $17.34-$23.96/hr, DOE

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About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.