Medical Scribe & Patient Care Assistant

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville seeks a multi-skilled professional to assist in all aspects of medical practice under supervision of a licensed physician. The role covers administrative and clinical duties and supports various allied fields.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in clerical or patient-service roles in healthcare, with data-entry skills and familiarity with patient demographics. BLS certification is preferred, travel up to 10% may apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clerical or customer service experience, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency with data entry and reviewing patient demographics.
• Basic life support (BLS) knowledge or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations or treatments under supervision.
• Perform scribe functions documenting provider/patient interactions in the medical record.
• Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms and participate in care coordination.
• Support excellent customer service for patients and staff.
• Assist with test scoring and report documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical duties

Medical terminology

Education

Degree in medicine or allied health fields

Job description

Overview

A professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician.Degree in medicine or other fields, with plans for career in dental, medicine, advanced medical practice, pharmacy, chiropractor, physical and occupational therapy, or other allied fields.
Responsibilities

Assist with patient examinations or treatments.

May perform scribe functions by documenting all provider/patient interactions in the medical record
under the supervision and responsibility of a licensed clinician

Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms. Participates in performance improvement projects.
Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.

Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients, staff members,
and other customers.

Assists with test scoring

Assists with report documentation

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

1 year - Clerical/Customer Service experience, ideally in a healthcare related industry, experience with third party payors and computer experience for inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material. - preferred

Education:

Degree in medicine, with plans for a career in dental, medicine, advanced medical practice, pharmacy, chiropractor, physical/occupational therapy, or other allied health fields. Required

Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) - required - at time of hire

Travel: Up to 10%

Additional Duties: Additional duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace