What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scribe position at Mid-America Orthopedics?
Medical Scribe
About the Job: The Medical Scribe is responsible for accompanying physician’s into the patient exam rooms in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician’s encounter with the patient and others present.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Transcribing patient history and physical exam
- Accurately documenting physician’s encounter with patient
- Listing all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as, follow-up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician
- Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications
- Document any procedures completed by the physician
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ability to stand, walk or sit for prolonged periods of time
- Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
Set Yourself Apart: Skills and Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- CNA or Registered Medical Assistant Preferred
- One-year experience in an orthopedic or physical therapy setting preferred
- 6 months experience as a scribe preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work and multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Team player, positive attitude, willingness to adapt to change
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