Medical Scribe

Fvortho Goplay; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates in Geneva, Illinois seeks a part-time Medical Scribe to support providers and ensure complete, accurate patient records. Work up to 29 hours per week in a clinical setting.

The role bridges clinical tasks with information technology to update the electronic health record, document visits, and record diagnoses, lab results, and follow-up instructions for timely review by the provider.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, surgery, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology and the various medical specialties.
• Ability to interact with patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Ability to accurately record information.
• Preferred: CMSS or CMSA certification; Previous experience as a Medical Scribe.

Responsibilities

• Bridge clinical skills with information technology in order to update the electronic health record of the patient.
• Accompany the medical provider, except where prohibited by a patient’s request or confidentiality requirement, to record accurate documentation of the patient’s visit and procedures in the system.
• Responsible to complete the patient medical record by tracking and transcribing all consultation data, labs, radiologic and other diagnostic tests for the medical provider.
• Record diagnosis, discharge, prescription and/or follow up instructions as well as consultations or discussions with the family and/or any other medical or nonmedical personnel.
• Enter information into the electronic health record system.
• Review content of all patient medical records to ensure completion and accuracy prior to submission to the medical provider for final review and approval.

Skills

Medical terminology

Documentation accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMSS or CMSA certification (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Career Opportunities with Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates

Careers At Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Locations: Geneva, Illinois
Status: Part-Time (up to 29 Hours/Week)
Pay Range (based on experience): $16.50 - $19/hour

Summary

Responsible to facilitate patient information flow ensuring an accurate and complete medical record for each patient at the direction of the medical provider.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Bridge clinical skills with information technology in order to update the electronic health record of the patient.

Accompany the medical provider, except where prohibited by a patient’s request or confidentiality requirement, to record accurate documentation of the patient’s visit and procedures in the system.

Responsible to complete the patient medical record by tracking and transcribing all consultation data, labs, radiologic and other diagnostic tests for the medical provider.

Record diagnosis, discharge, prescription and/or follow up instructions as well as consultations or discussions with the family and/or any other medical or nonmedical personnel.

Enter information into the electronic health record system.

Review content of all patient medical records to ensure completion and accuracy prior to submission to the medical provider for final review and approval.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, surgery, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology and the various medical specialties.
• Ability to interact with patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Ability to accurately record information.

Preferred:

• Certified Medical Scribe Specialist (CMSS) or Certified Medical Scribe Apprentice (CMSA)
• Previous experience working as a Medical Scribe