Richmond
Job DescriptionSUMMARY DESCRIPTION The scribe is responsible for quickly and efficiently documenting the physician’s office notes. RESPONSIBILITIES • Listen carefully to the physician’s conversation/dictation of visit with the patient., • Quickly and efficiently record the office visit., • Transcribe provider's encounter with patients in Electronic Medical Record system., • Documentation may include history of present illness, general history (medical, family, social), review of symptoms, physical exam, and imaging test results., • Documents the provider's assessment and plan and assists in coordinating patient's treatment plan, such as electronic prescriptions and referrals., • Navigates the Electronic Medical Record and pertinent electronic applications, including point-of- care tests, lab results, and ultrasound images., • Summarizes complex medical information in a clear, complete, and concise manner in order to generate professional, polished writing at a high rate of production., • Optimizes work-flow efficiencies and provider documentation in real-time., • Facilitates the efficient flow of patients, allowing providers to focus on patient care., • Attends required meetings., • All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • A high school diploma, • Basic medical knowledge, with ENT knowledge being preferred., • A good listener, who is an excellent typist., • Experience with Allscripts or Electronic Medical Records preferred. ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS • Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings., • Well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space., • Exposure to communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to clinic setting. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS • Requires standing for 6-8 hours a day., • Must be able to view a computer screen for an extended period of time., • Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, copier, and such other equipment, as necessary.