Medical Scribe I

San Carlos Apache Healthcare; Peridot (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Medical Scribe for Front Office to ensure accurate documentation in the EMR while supporting the medical provider during patient visits.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least six months in a medical office setting, with a preference for an Associate degree. Indian Preference policy applies; equal opportunity employer. Located in Peridot, AZ.

Qualifications

• Six months of medical office experience is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required; an Associate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes notes in the medical record for medical provider(s).
• Accompanying the medical provider during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation directly into the EMR.
• Alerting medical provider to patients waiting to be seen.
• Assisting with communication between medical provider and other medical staff members.
• Tracking laboratory and imaging studies to alert medical provider when resulted.
• Ensuring medical record compliance by documenting attestation with scribe name, title, provider, date and time entry.
• Preparing all documentation for medical provider’s final review and signature.
• Compliance with hospital policies, including HIPAA and Joint Commission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

• Job Category Medical Scribe, Front Office
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

The Medical Scribe ensures accurate and timely documentation of the medical chart under the supervision of the medical provider; assists the provider by accompanying them during the patient examination to record detailed information into the electronic medical record (EMR); performs other related medical record or clerical duties to increase provider efficiency and productivity for improved patient flow and satisfaction

EssentialFunctions:

• Transcribes notes in the medical record for medical provider(s).
• Accompanying the medical provider during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation directly into the electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Alerting medical provider to patients waiting to be seen.
• Assisting with communication between medical provider and other medical staff members.
• Tracking laboratory and imaging studies to alert medical provider when resulted.
• Ensuring medical record compliance by documenting an attestation to include Scribe name, title and medical provider working with as well as specific date and time entry.
• Preparing all documentation for medical provider’s final review and signature.
• Compliance with hospital policies, including those relating to HIPAA and Joint Commission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Six months of Medical office experience, required
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Associate degree preferred

Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe’s Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual.Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.