Medical Scribe

Familyeyephysicians; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Oak Lawn, Illinois is seeking a detail-oriented individual to document physician examinations and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and be capable of handling multiple projects while effectively communicating with patients. Responsibilities include summarizing medical documents, preparing records, ensuring proper examination procedures, and supporting patient flow during appointments.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with medical terminology is essential.
• Understanding of HIPAA for maintaining patient confidentiality is required.
• Strong professional interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Summarizes and documents physician examinations accurately.
• Prepares documents and reviews medical records for errors.
• Ensures all examination components are correctly coded.

Skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Training and understanding of HIPAA requirements

Strong interpersonal skills

Respect for staff and patients

Team orientation

Management of multiple projects

Strong organization with attention to detail

Keyboarding/typing speed of 45 wpm

Ability to educate patients

Job description

Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician verbalizes during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment

Prepares documents and correspondence using dictation or written medical records

Reviews medical documents and report and correct errors or inconsistencies

Knows required components of examination for appropriate CPT coding to ensure all elements are accurately completed.

Understands Medicare and other common insurance requirements for quality reporting in order to help practice comply with payer requirements.

Collects, organizes, and stores data in written or electronic form

Helps maintain the patient flow by seating patients into empty exam room to prep for physician.

Guides patients to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are communicated to the front desk to be made before the patient leaves.

Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.

Accommodates the needs of the patient for the exam

Ensures patient understands all instructions.

Evaluates the condition of the examination room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.

Complies with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), ethical and legal regulations

Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Training and understanding of HIPAA requirements and the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Strong, professional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated respect for staff and patients.
• Team-orientation.
• Management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organization with attention to detail.
• Minimum keyboarding/typing speed of 45 wpm.
• Ability to educate patients and communicate instructions related to physician’s treatment plan.