Medical Scribe- Full Time - Days - Southfield

Henry Ford Health System; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a provider assistant, where your attention to detail and strong documentation skills will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate patient records. In this position, you will accompany providers during patient examinations, meticulously documenting encounters and transcribing orders. This role is perfect for someone with a keen interest in medical terminology and patient workflow, contributing to the efficiency of surgical office operations. Embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and engaging environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of job-specific experience required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and surgical office operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document the provider-patient encounter during exams.
• Transcribe patient orders and document procedures performed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Medical Terminology

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Professional Licensure/Certification

Job description

Shift: Days 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. No weekends.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists provider by documenting the provider-patient encounter during the patient exam exactly as it is verbalized.

Responsibilities:

1. Accompanies provider into the patient examination room to document the provider's encounter with the patient.
2. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions as indicated by the provider.
3. Transcribes patient orders including but not limited to laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications.
4. Documents procedures performed by the provider.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
2. Strong attention to detail, ability to listen to surgeon directions, and accurately reflect documentation in ambulatory medical records. Familiarity with medical terminology, previous experience in surgical office operations, and patient workflow preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable