Medical Scribe (Outpatient)

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working, volunteering, or shadowing in a medical setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer literacy and advanced typing ability
• Good verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time
• Tact and courtesy in dealing with others

Preferred:

• Bachelor s Degree in science-based field
• Experience with electronic EMR

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Time
• 40 hours/week
• Flexibility in working hours to coincide with assigned medical providers changes in schedules

ESSENTIAL 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

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.