MedicalScribe-Orthopedics

The Medical Scribes will perform clerical and information technology functions for the unit/department. This includes primary responsibility of the operation of the electronic health records and electronic dictation system. The Medical Scribe is responsible for documenting accurate and detailed information of patient visits. This position will provide the highest quality customer service to patients, adhere to practice protocols and processes, and effectively manage the volume of work without allowing quality to be compromised. This position may need to travel to various treatment centers for coverage and volume needs. **Essential Duties** * Follow MD for all patient visits and transcribes the conversation. * Decides which information should be included or excluded in reports. * Distinguishes between homonyms, and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources of anatomy, physiology, and medicine. * Identifies mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information. * Performs data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians. * Reviews transcription for accuracy. * Returns dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician’s review, signature, and corrections for inclusion in patient’s medical records. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Informs the Charge nurse of any matters that should be brought to his/her attentions, including complaints, medical concerns, and or safety issues. * Is cross trained to do customer service rounds in the Critical Care Department and follow the chain of command for conflict resolution with the charge nurse first, then clinical coordinator, then director as necessary and nursing supervisor after hours. * Performs other duties as assigned. **Required Qualifications:** * Req High School or equivalent * Req Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and phys