Scribe

Job Description

Job Description

Job summary

• Medical Scribes listen to dictated data made by Providers and transcribe them into medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative material.
• Must understand medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments
• They must be able to translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms.
• Locate patient information for physicians upon request
• Schedule appointments, follow ups and/or referrals
• Maintain accurate medical records/history and updates such as e-prescriptions
• Perform patient discharge procedures
• Record vital signs
• Assist Providers with preparing orders, such as labs, x-rays, procedures and medications.
• Provide clerical support to staff such as front desk procedures, customer service and more
• Follow billing and coding procedures for insurance purpose
• Maintain an OSHA and HIPAA compliant working environment
• Follow-up and with patients’ clinical history and needs

Minimum requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Medical Assistant Diploma
• Six months to one year of physician office experience preferred.

Abilities required

• Fluent in English/Spanish
• Must be able to translate medical terms from English to Spanish
• Reliable Transportation
• Must have excellent typing skills
• Must be willing to travel thru out the city
• Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Working Knowledge of Computer Applications
• Complex Problem Solving Skills

Additional information

Medical Scribes works in a fast-pace environment and must think on their feet; ability to maintain situational sensitivity and confidentiality for the patient while assisting the provider; excellent attention to detail.