Scribe - Podiatry - Full time

About the role

This position is responsible for documenting the physician's or licensed independent practitioner's dictation and/or activities into the medical record.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Document the history of present illness, past medical history, review of systems, medications, social history, family history, allergies or other elements of the patient chart.
• Transcribe any consultations or discussions with family and/or the patient’s private physician or the on-call physician.
• Document in the medical chart any procedures performed by the physician or licensed independent practitioner, or nurses.
• Gather laboratory results, radiology results, medical records and other data for review by the physician or licensed independent practitioner.
• Communicate waits and delays as directed by the RN or physician or licensed independent practitioner.
• Print the physician’s or licensed independent practitioner process at the physician or licensed independent practitioner’s direction.

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

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift Day (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Cost Center: 8488
• GMH Podiatry