Medical Scribe – Flexi – Emergency Medicine Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Medical Scribe•Flexi•Emergency Medicine

Job ID:

16995

Facility:

General Services Bldg

Functional Area:

Health/Medical

Position Type:

Irregular

Relocation Provided:

No

Location:

Birmingham, AL

Department:

EXT-Emergency Med Sect

Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience Required:

1•3 Years

Position Description:

Work Schedule:

Flexi, Irregular

Work Location:

Emergency Medicine Division, General Services Building
This position is trained to relieve the provider of clerical duties; thus allowing the provider to focus more directly on clinical care. The Medical Scribe is limited to documentation and efficiency management for the provider. The scribe is an unlicensed person and exclusively non-clinical. The Medical Scribe does not touch patients and does not engage in any type of patient care. The Medical Scribe observes the provider during patient encounters and performs documentation on the provider’s behalf. Under the direction of the provider, the scribe enters information into the patient’s electronic chart. All documentation is reviewed and/or edited by the provider. It is signed with an attestation by the provider that the scribed chart accurately reflects all work performed by the provider.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

High school diploma or GED. Background in pre-health sciences, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, kinesiology or other similar field. One (1) year experience in an administrative role or in a clinical institution.

Must:

(1) Attend all required course work assigned by management; (2) possess basic knowledge of medical terminology and advanced knowledge of PC applications, software, and database management; and (3) be knowledgeable of English grammar & punctuation (4) understanding of medicolegal documentation, medical facility flow, efficiency management, medical terminology, pathophysiology, physical exam findings, evaluation and management billing basics, and ICD-10 documentation requirements.

Preferred :

Bachelor’s degree in the sciences or health related field. Prior experience in a healthcare
setting, particularly in the role of a medical scribe. Knowledge of medical terminology and human
anatomy.

TRAITS & SKILLS

Must be flexible, highly motivated, and possess effective problem-solving skills.

Must demonstrate an ability to:

(1)establish and maintain collaborative working relationships; (2) communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds; (3) set clear priorities and achieve outcomes in a healthcare environment; (4) negotiate effectively; (5) respect and preserve the confidential data to which this position has access; (6) perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure; (7) effectively organize time, tasks, and information; and (8) exercise discretion appropriately; (9) demonstrate skills in critical thinking, negotiation and relationship building; (10) possess global vision and perspective in all areas of decision-making; (12) exhibit the highest values of excellence, integrity and innovation.
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