MEDICAL SCRIBE

Company: Sacramento Ear, Nose and Throat
Location: Roseville
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Large ENT Medical Specialty is looking for an experienced Medical Scribe to join its practice for The Allergy Center.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting providers with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of clinic. Works under direction of more senior clinical staff to learn and develop skills. Escalates issues to Clinical trainer or Clinical Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include:

Checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; accurately determining testing panels according to provider's orders; administering and accurately reading results for prick and intradermal testing; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information; being signed off in shots.

2. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include:

Sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing the charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. Calling in or faxing prescriptions outside of EHR to pharmacies.

3. Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned, which may include:

Setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms;

4. Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned, which may include:

Respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly. Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements and HIPAA.

5. Other responsibilities:

Any other responsibility as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required:
High School degree or GED
Successful completion of Medical Assistant course work or 2 years medical office experience
Current BCLS (Basic Critical Life Support) certification
Travel:
Ability to travel to and work at various office locations based on staffing needs and schedule
A valid CA Driver's license is required
Skills required:
Skill in performing tasks required and appropriate use of instruments and equipment
Skill in interpersonal interactions and communication and therapeutic behavior
Appropriate grammar and scribing skills
Understanding of patient education needs and ability to provide education
Knowledge:
Knowledge of healthcare field and medical specialty
Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical specialty
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families
Knowledge of current aseptic and sterile techniques
Abilities:
Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image
Ability to assess, plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others
Ability to coordinate patient care with team members and other appropriate departments
Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Application Question(s):
Do you have any experience using EPIC? If so, how long?
Do you have any experience in the allergy field? If so, how long?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
medical assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
50% (Preferred)
Work Location: One location

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