Job description

Job Title: Medical Scribe

Job Location Details: San Antonio

Work Location: On-Site

Job Description:

The role of the Medical Scribe is to assist the assigned provicer in the completion of patient care data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. The Medical Scribe (MS) shadows the provider throughout the patient clinic visits and assists in data collection and entry.

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

Review patient charts and documents from referring physicians in an effort to obtain knowledge of the patients disease and order diagnostics related to the patient care plan
Effectively communicate with all practitioners related to the patient care plan
Clearly assess and document special requirements related to patient treatments, ie A/C tap for patients with lesions close to the nerve
Ensure drug and diagnostic tools are available at each location based on patients appointment
Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician verbalizes during an examination including but not limited to; proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment including justification of decisions reached when appropriate and closing patient charts in a timely manner.
Accurate ICD10 and CPT coding in patient charts
Communicate which patients need to be dilated to clinic staff and have the ability to dilate children with drops
Observes the patient and the physician and assists when appropriate during the exam including but not limited to; providing assistance to the patient as needed, providing additional medications and/or instruments, following directions in a medical emergency.
Maintains an awareness of the patient's verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may be necessary for the scribe to repeat information, provide written instructions, and/or hand out patient education materials for the patient to review at home.
Effectively communicate with patients based on their diagnosis and answer any patient questions
Accurately documents amendments to patient charts according to practice protocols.
Maintains the patient flow of the clinic to include confirmation of insurance authorization prior to treatment
Facilitates communication between the physician and staff to minimize clinic flow disruptions. This includes review of patients who may need to be rescheduled
Alerts physician to patient-related forms that need completion.
Guides patients to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are communicated to the front desk to be made before the patient leaves.
Evaluates the condition of the examination room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock and patient can safely enter and exit the room
Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies.
Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma
1+ year of prior Scribe experience in a fast paced medical environment
Smart & tech savvy - proficient in any computer system (EMR, Microsoft, Google, etc)
Ability to commit for 2-3 years ideally

Schedule/ Shift: M-F 6:30AM - 6:30PM

Benefits:

Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)

Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)

401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)

Short Term Disability Insurance

Term Life Insurance Plan

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

For California Applicants: