What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Scribe position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Medical ScribeReq #:39726
Category:Clerical / Administrative Support
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department:Pediatric Practice - Union
Location:
Children's Specialized Hospital (CSH), 2840 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.
Children's Specialized Hospital is now in its third century of caring for those in need. Our Boards of Trustees, physicians, therapists, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors remain dedicated to the very ideals of the Hospital's founders and committed to providing the best care possible so that every child who seeks our help reaches their fullest potential.
At 16 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective...so children can achieve more of their goals.
Job Summary
Assists medical providers in pediatric ambulatory care and primary care settings by providing accurate documentation of medical encounters in order to ensure high quality, efficient clinical care.
Essential Job Functions
- Gather pertinent information from EMR before visits.
- Accompany medical providers into patient visits and thoroughly document encounters, including patient history, review of systems, physical examination, diagnoses, and treatment plan in the EMR.
- Ensure timely completion of medical documentation for providers to review and sign.
- Remind providers of orders or referrals that need to be placed, if necessary.
- Prepare handouts for patients and their families as requested by assigned provider.
- Perform other tasks as requested by medical staff or leaders in order maintain workflow.
- Ability to cross-train and provide coverage in different specialties.
- Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with HIPAA laws
Formal Education and Job-Related Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor s degree in a science-based field strongly preferred.
- Previous experience working, volunteering, or shadowing in a medical setting required. Knowledge of medical terminology required.
- Computer literacy and advanced typing ability required. Experience with electronic EMR preferred.
- Good verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time in fast-paced environment.
- Tact and courtesy in dealing with others.
- Flexibility in working hours to coincide with assigned medical providers changes in schedules.
Salary:
- Hourly Range: $15.00-$15.45 per hour
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Category:Clerical / Administrative Support
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department:Pediatric Practice - Union
Location:
Children's Specialized Hospital (CSH), 2840 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.
Children's Specialized Hospital is now in its third century of caring for those in need. Our Boards of Trustees, physicians, therapists, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors remain dedicated to the very ideals of the Hospital's founders and committed to providing the best care possible so that every child who seeks our help reaches their fullest potential.
At 16 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective...so children can achieve more of their goals.
Job Summary
Assists medical providers in pediatric ambulatory care and primary care settings by providing accurate documentation of medical encounters in order to ensure high quality, efficient clinical care.
Essential Job Functions
- Gather pertinent information from EMR before visits.
- Accompany medical providers into patient visits and thoroughly document encounters, including patient history, review of systems, physical examination, diagnoses, and treatment plan in the EMR.
- Ensure timely completion of medical documentation for providers to review and sign.
- Remind providers of orders or referrals that need to be placed, if necessary.
- Prepare handouts for patients and their families as requested by assigned provider.
- Perform other tasks as requested by medical staff or leaders in order maintain workflow.
- Ability to cross-train and provide coverage in different specialties.
- Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with HIPAA laws
Formal Education and Job-Related Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor s degree in a science-based field strongly preferred.
- Previous experience working, volunteering, or shadowing in a medical setting required. Knowledge of medical terminology required.
- Computer literacy and advanced typing ability required. Experience with electronic EMR preferred.
- Good verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time in fast-paced environment.
- Tact and courtesy in dealing with others.
- Flexibility in working hours to coincide with assigned medical providers changes in schedules.
Salary:
- Hourly Range: $15.00-$15.45 per hour
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Medical Scribe
Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine -
Morristown, NJ
Medical Scribe
USA Vein Clinics, Vascular, Fibroid and Oncology Centers -
Union, NJ
Medical Scribe
USA Clinics Group -
Union, NJ
