Medical Scribe

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates Inc.

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Clinic Schedule (subject to change):

Monday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 1:00 PM 5:00 PM (morning clinic often added)

Wednesday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Thursday: Varies depending on OR schedule

May be 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM or no clinic

Friday: Approximately 8:00 AM 12:00 PM

Note: Schedule may vary based on provider availability.

Job Summary

Responsible for clerical and information technology functions for and under the direction of a provider in a
practice/setting. This includes primary responsibility of the operation of the electronic health records (EHR) and electronic dictation system.

Does this position require Patient Care No

Essential Functions:
-Works to facilitate patient flow and ensure an accurate and complete medical record for each patient.
-Accompanies provider into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam and accurately document the providers encounter with the patient and others present following established guidelines for documentation.
-Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
-Scribes document the physician dictated patient history including history of present illness review of systems past medical and surgical history family and social histories medications and allergies during the visit exam.
-Documents all procedures performed by the physician.
-Scribes document physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the physician.
-Scribes document the correct time of patient care related activities including physician to physician communication family communication and re-examination of the patient.
-Scribes may que up orders for the physician to authenticate and initiate. All orders for patient care must be communicated by the physician and not the scribe.
-Scribes do not participate in any patient care and should refer all requests related to patient care to the responsible physician or nursing staff; including but not limited to transporting specimens answering phones assisting patients calling physicians etc.
-Assists the provider with all clerical activities related to the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to help support workflow and documentation for medical record coding.
-Ensures good teamwork and effective interpersonal relationships.

EducationAssociates Degree Related Field of Study requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsExperienceexperience working in a medical office hospital or practice setting 1-2 years required EMR or Medical Terminology experience or completion of Medical Terminology course 1-2 years preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Ability to anticipate physician needs to facilitate the flow of clinic. - Must be discreet and tactful. - Good judgment organizational ability initiative attention to detail and the ability to be self-motivated. - Excellent and legible penmanship. - Ability to multitask and consistently communicate in a professional manner and perform duties under pressure. - Ability to handwrite or key into EHR large amounts of dictated information. - Adequate knowledge of computer usage and ability to tolerate viewing on computer monitors for extended periods of time. - Computer proficient and understanding of the functions of an electronic medical record. - Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.

Physical Requirements

Standing Occasionally (3-33%)

Walking Occasionally (3-33%)

Sitting Constantly (67-100%)

Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

41 Montvale Avenue

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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