Parkside Family Medicine of Greer - Medical Scribe

• Job Title: Medical Scribe
• Weekly Hours: Full-Time (32-40 hours)
• Supervised by: Assigned Provider, Site Coordinator

Summary of Duties: Works directly with physicians to transcribe patient information during clinical visits in real time into Parkside Family Medicine’s electronic medical records (EMRs). May function as a liaison between patients, families, team members and Parkside providers.

Responsibilities

Accompanies one assigned provider per shift during clinical visits and examinations.

Accurately document in real time provider’s dictated patient history, physical examination, family, social and past medical history as well as procedures, lab results, radiographic impressions and any other information pertaining a patient’s encounter during a visit.

Place orders in EMR for medications, labs, diagnostics, referrals, and other patient care interventions at the instruction of their assigned provider.

• Provides exceptional customer service to all patients.
• Communicate with clinical, providers, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains and demonstrates an understanding of a team approach to patient care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to document patient care as dictated by the provider in a legible and clear manner, following all local, state, and federal documentation guidelines.
• Maintains skills and knowledge base through reading, training, and other structured in-services.
• Attends team meetings as scheduled.
• Conducts self in accordance with Parkside Family Medicine Employee Handbook.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Completes annual compliance training provided by MUSC Health.

Education

High School Diploma

• Medical Scribe Certification preferred, but not required.
• Preferred Qualifications/Skills

Full Time

Background, education, or personal interest in medicine, science, healthcare, or related fields; candidates motivated to develop their medical knowledge through direct clinical experience are encouraged to apply.

Demonstrates reliability and an interest in building lasting experience with Parkside Family Medicine, contributing to team continuity, and developing proficiency in clinical documentation over at least a 1–2-year period.

• One or more years’ experience in a medical setting.
• Efficient computer & technology skills.
• Desire to learn medical terminology, including abbreviations and correct spelling of the English language.
• Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, or chronic and acute health problems.
• Ability to adapt to various work assignments.

Environmental/Working Conditions: Ability to work in an environment with exposure to potentially dangerous/infectious materials and situations that require following extensive safety may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.

Physical Demands: Ability to perform moderate physical activity. May require handling/lifting objects (up to 50 pounds) or standing/sitting/walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Tribe513 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.