Medical Scribe

Medical Scribe

Title: Medical Scribe

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Work Days: Monday-Friday

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $26.07 - $29.20

As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, provides support to physicians by documenting relevant clinical information and medical history in patients' electronic medical record in advance of their visit

Job Responsibilities

• Photocopies materials brought by patient for physician's review during exam.
• Prior to patient visit, updates patients' medical record with medical information from previous visits.
• Uploads electronic files brought by patients for physician's review during exam.
• Accompanies physician to exam room so as to transcribe notes and other pertinent medical information within the electronic medical record while the physician speaks with the patient.
• Reviews physician orders within the practice management systems to identify tests or diagnostic scans ordered for patients. Flags patient visits with missing exams for follow-up.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

Prior experience in a patient-facing clinical setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous experience using computerized appointment scheduling systems (EPIC preferred) and/or electronic Medical Record (eMR) system (ideally EPIC-Care).

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard office work; May require from time to time to lift light to moderate amounts of weight (eg, boxes of medical/facility supplies)