Physician Documentation Assistant/Medical Scribe 9a-9p- Rotating Weekends

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physician Documentation Assistant to support staff physicians in documenting patient care and order entries. This full-time position involves clerical duties, enhancing patient throughput, and requires effective communication skills. Candidates must hold a High School diploma with a preference for an Associates Degree in Medical Assistance, alongside BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associates Degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Model professional practice and collaborate with staff and patients.
• Document physician assessments accurately and timely.
• Complete order entries as directed in a timely manner.

Skills

Conflict resolution skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Graduate

Associates Degree in Medical Assistance

Job description

Physician Documentation Assistant/Medical Scribe 9a-9p- Rotating Weekends

Job ID: R-44039 Job Type: Full time Location: Kansas City, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Physician Documentation Assistant (PDA) provides clerical support to the staff physicians, with specific goals of improving throughput for all patients. The primary role of the PDA will be to work along-side the physician and transcribe all appropriate physician documentation and order entry based on the physician’s instructions, in addition to other clerical duties. This assistance is under the direct oversight and control of the staff physician and the Nurse Manager/Manager.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Models professional practice through collaboration with staff, leadership, patients, families and physicians.
• Interacts in a positive, professional manner with evidence of conflict resolution skills
• Documents physician assessment accurately, timely, and without subjectivity.
• Completes order entry as directed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Documents any procedures completed by the physician
• Knowledge of common medical terms and familiarity with medical language
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with co-workers, patients, family, and guests
• Reviews all assigned patients for updated testing results and promptly reports them to the assigned physician.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Medical Assistance

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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Location

• Administrative/Business Operations, Kansas City, Kansas, United States Remove