Medical Scribe (Outpatient) - Full Time - Newark, NJ

Job Overview:

Assists medical providers in pediatric ambulatory care and primary care settings by providing accurate documentation of medical encounters in order to ensure high quality, efficient clinical care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Previous experience working, volunteering, or shadowing in a medical setting

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Computer literacy and advanced typing ability

• Good verbal and written English communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time

• Tact and courtesy in dealing with others

Preferred:

• Bachelor s Degree in science-based field

• Experience with electronic EMR

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Valid NJ Driver s License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time

• 40 hours/week

• Flexibility in working hours to coincide with assigned medical providers changes in schedules

Essential Functions:

• Gather pertinent information from EMR before visits

• Accompany medical providers into patient visits and thoroughly document encounters, including patient history, review of systems, physical examination, diagnoses, and treatment plan in the EMR

• Ensure timely completion of medical documentation for providers to review and sign

• Remind providers of orders or referrals that need to be placed, if necessary

• Prepare handouts for patients and their families as requested by assigned provider

• Perform other tasks as requested by medical staff or leaders in order maintain workflow

• Ability to cross-train and provide coverage in different specialties

• Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with HIPAA laws

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer