Scribe (69880)

United Digestive; Orange City, Town of Florida (FL, NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive is seeking a Medical Scribe to support gastroenterology clinicians in Orange City, FL. The role focuses on real-time documentation during patient encounters and providing clinical and administrative support to the physician team.

Responsibilities include accompanying physicians, documenting patient histories, preparing charts, and ensuring accurate coding while maintaining HIPAA standards. A high school diploma is required; healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of healthcare experience with clinical competence.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Document physician notes in real time and ensure accurate coding.
• Accompany physician during patient interviews and exams.
• Prepare charts and manage administrative tasks to support patient visits.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Documentation skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant certification preferred

Medical assistant program preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR / healthcare systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GGO - Orange City - Orange City, FL 32763, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED, Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements., Job Category: Patient Facing - Clinical

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

United Digestive's (UD) Scribe is a dedicated team member who provides comprehensive patient care and documentation support in our gastroenterology clinic. This role requires working alongside a physician or physician extender to meet all needs of their assigned provider while maintaining excellence in patient care. The position involves real-time documentation during patient encounters, clinical support activities, and administrative responsibilities.

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

Documentation and Scribe Services

• Accompany the physician upon patient interview and examination
• Document the physician dictated patient history, physical examination, family, social, and past medical history, procedures, lab results, dictated radiographic impressions made by the physician and any other information pertaining to the patient's visit
• Review all documentation completed and make any necessary amendments
• Complete diagnostic coding and procedure coding accurately

Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests including taking blood pres-sure, weight, and temperature
• Report patient history summary to healthcare providers
• Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about procedures
• Prepare charts for upcoming appointments

Administrative and Compliance Responsibilities

• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
• Keep patient information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and pro-cedures
• Comply with legal regulations and practice policies
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt
• Performs any other duties and/or special projects as assigned

EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in healthcare setting, with general clinical competence in acute patient care, customer service experience in a healthcare setting
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, multitask effectively during patient encounters, accurately document physician dictation and patient communication

Preferred:

• Medical scribe, documentation, gastroenterology and/or specialty practice experience
• Medical assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or CCMA) and/or completion of medical assistant program from accredited institution strongly preferred
• Medical scribe training or certification and/or healthcare-related training or coursework

CORE SKILLS AT UNITED DIGESTIVE

• Must be computer literate and able to operate various healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to communicate with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect.
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person.
• Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated.
• Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Ability to move between patient rooms for extended periods. Manual dexterity for real-time documentation and computer data entry. Visual acuity for reading charts, observing procedures, and computer screens. Hearing acuity for accurately documenting physician dictation and patient communication. Travel required as business needs dictate.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

United Digestive is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

United Digestive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, or national origin in its employment practices.