Scribe

About the role

This position is for an unlicensed member of the Wheeling Hospital Emergency Department team responsible for documenting physicians' or licensed independent practitioners' dictation and activities into the medical record.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Elicit and document history and physical examinations as given by the physician or licensed independent practitioner.
• Transcribe procedures and consultations performed by the physician or licensed independent practitioner.
• Collect and document laboratory and radiology results for review by the physician or licensed independent practitioner.
• Communicate with the RN or physician/ licensed independent practitioner regarding patient wait times and delays.
• Print the physician's or licensed independent practitioner's process at the physician's or licensed independent practitioner's direction.
• Not provide verbal orders or relay verbal orders between the physician or licensed independent practitioner and other patient care providers.

Physical requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Skills and abilities

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.
• Typing speed of 50 wpm preferred.

Additional job description

This position is for the Wheeling Hospital Emergency Department. Shift times are variable between 10a-2a. Applicants must be able to do their fair share of nights, weekends, and holidays. Scheduled Weekly Hours 24 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)