Medical Scribe - Ophthalmology

Job Description Summary Job Description Summary The Medical Scribe supports physicians by documenting patient visits in real time and preparing charts ahead of clinic sessions. This role offers hands on exposure to clinical care, close collaboration with providers, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment while training in medical terminology, developing strong medical documentation and communication skills, and exposure to medical decision making. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000988 COM Ophthalmology CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Required Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: None required. Preferred skills include; Excellent computer and typing skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. High attention to detail. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to document patient care as dictated by a provider in a clear manner, following all local, state, and federal guidelines for documentation. Job Duties 30% Accompany the physician into the exam room, documenting in the EMR all aspects of patient care to include, chief compliant, history of presenting illness, physical exam and patient plan as directed by the provider. 25% During non-clinical time, will pre-chart for MUSC Storm Eye physicians for the following week’s patients scheduled in clinic. 25% Document physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the provider. Document the results of diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies, as dictated by the provider. 20% Other duties as assigned. Additional Job Description Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to work indoors; possess good finger dexterity; maintain tactile sensory functions; maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes; maintain good peripheral vision capabilities; and maintain hearing acuity with correction. Frequent requirements are to perform job functions while standing/upright, sitting, and walking/mobile; fully use both hands and arms; perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders; perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements; reach in all directions; see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance; match or discriminate between colors; determine distance and relationship between objects including depth perception; and hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Infrequent requirements are to kneel and squat to perform job functions; perform pinching operations; lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted; lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to a height of 36 inches unassisted; and push or pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! Equal Opportunity Employer The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. 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