Medical Scribe

Overview

Responsibilities

The Medical Scribe assists physicians throughout their shift by performing clerical and information technology functions for the physician in a clinical setting. Primary responsibilities include the population of electronic health records, operation of electronic dictation systems to facilitate the flow of clinical documentation, and assisting with the gathering of information before and after a patient's clinic visit or other care. The primary goal of a Medical Scribe is to increase the efficiency and the productivity of the physician they are working for.

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician including: patient medical history, procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, patient education, physician dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for self-care and follow-up and prepare referral letters as directed by physician.

• Dictation/faxing/phone calls and clerical tasks such as: daily letters and/or faxes to all physicians involved in a patient's care with copies of pertinent records, may research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare reports and make phone calls.

• Identify mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation to reduce errors. Ensure all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record. Proofread and edit all the physician's medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Alert physician when a chart is incomplete. Abide by all legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and keeping patient information confidential.

• Collect, organize and catalog data for physician quality reporting and quality improvement efforts. Maintain system to track patient follow-up and compliance.

Qualifications

• The ability listen to complex medical information and summarize in a clear and concise fashion.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

• Detail oriented

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Excellent customer service and patient focus.

Education Level: Some college preferred

Experience Years: 2+ years

Experience Industry: Healthcare; cardiology experience preferred

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Progyny Fertility Benefits

• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services

• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*

• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Employee Optional Life and AD&D

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

• Parental Leave Benefit

• Sick Pay Bank

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Group Aflac Policies

• Identity Theft Protection

• Employee Charitable Fund

• Care.com

• Continuing Education Assistance

• Various Discount Programs

• Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.