Location: Syracuse,NY, USA
Job Summary: Job duties and responsibilities of a medical scribe include and arelimited to the following: 1. Thorough and accurate documentation of allencounter visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to: -Patient medical history/ andphysical exam -Procedures and treatments performed by healthcareprofessionals, including nurses and physician assistants -Accurate andthoroughly scribed Physician-dictated diagnoses, medications andinstructions for patient or family members -Under direction of the provider, prepare accurate referral letters as requested by the provider 2.Medical scribe may spot mistakes or inconsistencies in medicaldocumentation and check to correct the information in order to reduceerrors. All addenda must be signed off by a physician. Medical scribesensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation ofthe results by the physician are recorded accurately in the electronic medical record. Medical scribe must be proficient with EPIC EMR andcomply with specific standards that apply to the legal and ethicalrequirements for preparing medical documents while being HIPAA compliant. Medical scribe will always document that the note wasscribed on behalf of Dr. X . 3. Remain current/up to date on all EPICEMR updates, HIPAA and regulator/ compliance, billing and coding. Quickly assimilate new knowledge into processes and procedures. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,and/or ability/ required of a qualified candidate. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. 1. Language Skills - Medical scribe must be proficient in EPIC EMR, typing, spelling, punctuation, grammar, andoral communication. Excellent English composition skills required togenerate professional, polished writing at a high rate of production. 2. Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology,diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments tothe extent required to understand and accurately report. Translatemedical abbreviations into their expanded forms. 3. Reasoning Ability -Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to apply logic and draw conclusions based on knowledge. Have the ability to refer to referencematerials to solve problems. 4. Computer Skills - To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual should be able to learn and use all functions of the EPIC EMR system. Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree or pertinent college level courses and three years of administrative/office management experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience. Detail-oriented, proficient in Epic EMR, typing, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral communication. Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately report. Preferred Qualifications: Work Days: Per Diem - daytime hours vary Message to Applicants: G4: $17.50 - $28.17 Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management