Medical Scribe

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Scribe

Department: Cardiology

Reports to: Office Supervisor

Job Summary: Provide an accurate and complete documentation of interactions between the medical provider and patient. Excellent communication skills, computer skills, willing to travel between Wesley Chapel and Land O'Lakes offices, ability to type at a fast speed, and ability to learn quickly and work effectively with other team members.

Looking for an organized person that can prepare medical charts for cardiologist prior to patient visit, strong computer skills and data entry, Job has minimal-to-no patient contact.

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for

Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth

Offers Medical Benefits including:

Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan

Discounts at our medical facilities

Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans

Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs

Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions

Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options

Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays

Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment

Values and appreciates its employees

Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position:

Medical Terminology knowledge required.

Record details of chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, past medical history, social history, and disease risk factors.

Can be collected directly from patient and inputted into EHR.

Record details of the physical exam, including pertinent positives and negatives, noted abnormalities and patient's general condition

This information is provided to the scribe for inclusion directly from the provider.

Document the assessment and plan as directed by the provider

Assist provider in submitting orders and follow up in obtaining results and findings of those orders

Follows provider's directives when submitting orders and provides all information necessary for orders to be completed.

Gather laboratory results, radiology reports, and requested medical records for the provider to review.

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintains an organized and clean work area

Participates in maintenance of equipment required for completion of job duties.

Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Scribes can answer the phone, if permitted by the provider.

Scribes can relay information from the provider but cannot give medical advice, or communicate medical information of care plans with the patient or the patient's family as that is the provider's responsibility. Physical and Mental Demands:

Physical requirements

Able to stand or walk for long periods

Use of proper body mechanics

Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making

High level verbal and written communication skills

Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Occupational Exposure:

Some risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Repetitive motion work with keyboards Job Qualifications:

High school graduate and one year of college

Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted medical abbreviations

Recognition of physical exam process and ability to record exam details

Advanced computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications

Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the healthcare team

Strong organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow

Multitasking and time management skills.

Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families

Ability to expertly document patient care and transcribe patient appointments.

Ability to type at a fast speed

Confidentiality and privacy of the patients

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status

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