About this role
Description
The scribe performs medical record documentation and clerical duties to increase provider effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
To be considered, your availability must allow for you to work two or more of the following shift needs. You will know your monthly schedule 2-3 weeks in advance. (If your schedule does not allow for you to fulfill the shift needs, please reapply at a later time once your schedule is more open).
Shift Needs:
- Shift Need #1: 10:00 pm-6:00 am| Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday | Located at St Frances
- Shift Need #2: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm | Monday through Friday | Located at St. Elizabeth, must also have Saturday and Sunday availability
- Must be able to commute to Federal Way, Tacoma, & Gig Harbor throughout the month. (Gig Harbor has a shift diff to account for toll cost)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Essential duties include:
- Preparing and assembling medical record documentation/charts to support healthcare providers
- Entering the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications
- Thoroughly updating all components of the patient's medical record at the direction of the physician
- At the direction of the physician, updates all components of the patient's medical record including subjective and objective information, physical exam, and any other pertinent clinical information
- Preparing and sending all documentation to physician for review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and facility-specific procedures
- Collaborating with healthcare staff to efficiently monitor basic lab results and screening procedures
- Monitor duration of lab test and follow up as necessary
- Ensure accurate documentation in patient record
- Supporting compliance with hospital and ProScribe policies
- Understand and maintain HIPAA regulations
- Understand and maintain Joint Commission standards
- Understand applicable policies for assigned site
- Understand ProScribe policies as related to specific role
- Demonstrating professionalism through adherence to ProScribe’s attendance policies at assigned facility
- Attendance responsibilities may vary based on provider preferences and EMR specifics
- Performing other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be 18+ years old and authorized to work in the US
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screen
- Ability to obtain proof of vaccinations as required by specific site
- Typing speed 45+ WPM
- Ability to fluently read, write, and understand English
- Part-timeAvailable to work two shifts per week (16-24 hours per week) for a minimum of 6 consecutive months
- Full-timeAvailable to work three shifts per week (32+ hours per week) for a minimum of 12 consecutive months
- Ability to work shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours
- Ability to understand HIPAA regulations and appropriately maintain confidential patient and client information
Physical and Occupational Demands:
The physical and occupational demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
In person:
- Ability to stand with mobility for extended periods of time
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to view computer monitors with close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust your focus with good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to operate a computer and/or laptop through proficient typing, clicking, and viewing a monitor for extended periods
- Ability to professionally function and communicate in an emotionally-charged, stressful, and diverse environment
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with potentially limited rest or break opportunities
- Position may require work at more than one location during a scheduled work week