Medical Scribe

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a dependable Medical Scribe to support Orthopedic providers across multiple clinic locations in the Valley. The scribe will handle documentation and assist with administrative tasks to keep patient care efficient. A minimum typing speed of 65 wpm and ability to travel to six orthopedic sites are required.

Availability at least three days per week is expected. As a non-clinical role, the scribe does not examine patients but focuses on accurate charting and workflow

Qualifications

• Typing speed of at least 65 words per minute.
• Must be able to travel to six orthopedic clinic locations.

Responsibilities

• Assists the practitioner in navigating the EHR and may locate information for review as requested.
• Accompanies the practitioner during patient interview and examination without adding observations.
• Documents patient history, including history of present illness, review of systems, PMH/SH/FH, meds and allergies.
• Documents physical exam findings and procedures as performed by the practitioner.
• Documents lab and imaging results dictated by the practitioner.
• Documents correct times of patient care activities and communications.
• Ensures practitioner reviews all documentation and signs the chart.
• Performs chart rounds with the practitioner to review status and delays.
• Ensures authentication before leaving patient care area and communicates orders.

Skills

Typing 65 wpm

Willing to travel

Tools

EHR navigation

Job description

Medical Scribe

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Orthopaedics
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Administrative Support
Posting #: 870959
Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable Medical Scribe to support our Orthopedic providers across multiple clinic locations throughout the Valley. In this role, the Medical Scribe will provide documentation support and assist with administrative tasks to help ensure efficient patient care operations. Candidates must demonstrate a typing speed of at least 65 words per minute and be comfortable traveling to six orthopedic clinic locations as needed. Availability to work a minimum of three days per week is required.

The primary role of the Medical Scribe is to relieve the practitioner of clerical and secretarial duties; thus allowing the practitioner to focus more directly on clinical care. The scribe is an unlicensed individual and exclusively non-clinical. They do not examine patients and do not engage in any type of patient care. A scribe’s role is limited to documentation and efficiency management for the practitioner. Must be able to travel to our satellite offices (except Yuma).

Position Duties

• Assists the practitioner in navigating the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and may locate information for review as requested by the practitioner (i.e., previous notes, reports, test results, and laboratory results). Also, may research information requested by the practitioner.
• Accompanies the practitioner upon patient interview and examination and they do not interject their own observations or impressions.
• Documents the practitioner dictated patient history, including history of present illness; review of systems; past medical and surgical history; family and social histories; and medications and allergies.
• Documents physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the practitioner.
• Documents the results of laboratory and radiographic studies as dictated by the practitioner.
• Documents the correct time of patient care related activities, including practitioner to practitioner communication, family communication and re-examination of the patient.
• Ensures the practitioner reviews all documentation completed by the Scribe when the patient encounter has concluded. This includes making any necessary amendments and signing the chart. The practitioner is ultimately responsible for documentation of the patient’s encounter.
• Make “chart rounds” with the practitioner to review patient status, delays, and any other care-related issues.
• Ensures authentication takes place before the Practitioner and scribe leave the patient care area and that all orders for patient care are communicated by the practitioner.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable