Medical Scribe

Medical Scribe Transcriptionist

Teche Health, A Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Medical Scribe Transcriptionist position in Franklin, LA. This is a PRN Position. The Medical Scribe Transcriptionist will be responsible for performing all clerical and information technology data entry for a provider in a clinic setting as well as anticipating the needs of the provider to manage the clinic flow. The Medical Scribe is also responsible for transcribing and entering data handwritten by the provider into the EHR. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong customer service skills, organization skills, and have attention to detail. Must be able to multi-task and be self-motivated. This position requires travel to Teche Health facility(s) concurrent with assigned provider.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Document visits and procedures in an accurate and thorough manner while visit is conducted by provider (Scribe).
• Document visits and procedures handwritten by the provider in an accurate and thorough manner (Transcribe).
• Communicate with provider to ensure medical record is thorough and complete, as well as accurate and consistent.
• Document pertinent information appropriately in EMR while following Teche Health guidelines.
• Works with provider(s) to ensure completion of documentation in accordance with Teche Health Completion of Record policy and procedure.
• May assist provider in clerical tasks, such as phone calls, faxes, prescriptions, and referrals.
• May assist in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow up and compliance.
• Utilizes time management skills to ensure provider stays on task and maintains flow of clinic.
• Demonstrates ability to keep patient information confidential.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. No experience required. Understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Communication Ability: Excellent communication skills at level necessary for understanding and relaying instructions to participants/patients and for accurately documenting information. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Math Ability: Basic Math Skills
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to read, analyze and interpret directives from supervisor and Teche Health personnel.
• Computer Skills: Education/training or work experience in computer basics and data entry a must. Ability to utilize the EMR systems.
• Professional Skills: Ability to assume responsibility and exercise authority over assigned work functions. Ability to establish and maintain quality control standards. Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives. Knowledge of the purposes, organization, and policies of the community's health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providers. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, policy-making bodies, third-party payers, patients, and the public.
• Eligibility Requirements: All employees must meet eligibility standards in order to be considered for the position applying for. Internal applicants must be with the organization for at least one year, with no disciplinary actions on file. If you have not been with the organization for a year, approval from your direct supervisor will be needed.

Due to CMS Mandate all applicants must be fully vaccinated prior to onboarding with Teche Health with the exception of an approved Medical or Religious Exemption.