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First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
Medical Scribe
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What they do
A Medical Transcriptionist listens to sound recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals, transcribes the recordings and creates written reports and documents from them. Uses medical terminology and abbreviations and operates recording equipment and software. Works in hospitals or medical offices, or for companies that provide transcription services to healthcare facilities.
$35,769 / year median in Florida
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
- Transcribe history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician's encounter with the patient and other's present.
- List all proper diagnosis and symptoms as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
- Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
- Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
- Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- EHR experience (eClinicalWorks EHR experience is preferred)