Medical Scribe
Imperial Health Lake Charles, LA
Imperial Health Lake Charles, LA
2 days ago
See who Imperial Health has hired for this role
Imperial Health Lake Charles, LA
2 days ago
- Report this job
Dr. Cascio Sports & Orthopaedics This Position IsPart Time
Position Location: Lake Charles, LA
Job TitleMedical Scribe
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Performs all clerical and information technology functions in a clinic setting at the time of the office visit to increase the physician's efficiency and productivity. Maintains primary responsibility of the operation of electronic health records.
SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Reports to office manager and/or physician
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: This position does not supervise any employees.
Essential Functions
- Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:
- Patient medical history and physical exam,
- Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
- Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
- Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up
- Prepare referral letters as directed by the physician
- Dictation/faxing/phone calls and clerical tasks. Medical Scribes are asked to prepare referral letters as directed by the physician, via dictation or summary of the medical record. Medical Scribe also ensures that letters are mailed or faxed on a daily basis to all physicians involved in a patient's care, and with all copies of pertinent reports or tests attached. May be asked to research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and other clerical tasks as assigned.
- Medical Scribes also spot mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and check to correct the information in order to reduce errors. All addenda must be signed off by a physician. Medical Scribes ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record. Alert physician when chart is incomplete. Medical Scribes must comply with specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential.
- Medical Scribes proofread and edit all the physician's medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
EXPERIENCE: Previous medical office experience required. EMR experience preferred.
Skills Required
- Language Skills - The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Medical Scribes must be proficient in typing and good at spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral communication. Must be able to listen to complex medical information and summarize in a clear, complete, and concise fashion. Excellent English composition skills required to generate professional, polished writing at a high rate of production. Handwriting must be clear and legible.
- Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports. Translate medical abbreviations into their expanded forms.
- Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Prepare and interpret charts and graphs. Have the ability to compute ratio and percent.
- Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to apply logic and draw conclusions based on knowledge. Have the ability to refer to reference materials to solve problems.
- Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to learn and use all functions of electronic medical record software. Must accurately enter data into a database, search for information, send and receive email and attachments.
Abilities
- Must be able to type words and numbers quickly and accurately.
- Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment and anticipate physician needs to facilitate the flow of clinic.
- Must be discreet, tactful, and modest in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.
- Must show good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job, a Medical Scribe is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to type, write with a pen, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Medical Scribe is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Medical Scribe must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
-
Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Part-time -
Job function
Health Care Provider -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Imperial Health by 2x
See who you know
Get notified about new Medical Scribe jobs in Lake Charles, LA.
Sign in to create job alert
Similar jobs
-
Medical Receptionist
Medical Receptionist
Fast Pace Health
Lake Charles, LA
-
Medical Assistant (Full Time)
Medical Assistant (Full Time)
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
-
Medical Assistant DHC (Full Time)
Medical Assistant DHC (Full Time)
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
-
Medical Assistant DHC (Full Time)
Medical Assistant DHC (Full Time)
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
-
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant
Imperial Health
Lake Charles, LA
-
Medical Assistant Full-Time
Medical Assistant Full-Time
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
-
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant
Imperial Health
Lake Charles, LA
-
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant
Imperial Health
Lake Charles, LA
-
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant
Imperial Health
Lake Charles, LA
-
Medical Receptionist - Physical Therapy
Medical Receptionist - Physical Therapy
Fast Pace Health
Lake Charles, LA
-
Medical Assistant - CenterWell - Lake Charles
Medical Assistant - CenterWell - Lake Charles
CenterWell Senior Primary Care
Lake Charles, LA
-
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Office Assistant
National Staffing Solutions
Lake Charles, LA
People also viewed
-
Patient Care Technician
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Lake Charles, LA
-
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Fresenius Medical Care
Lake Charles, LA
-
Center Medical Director
Center Medical Director
Oak Street Health
Lake Charles, LA
-
Primary Care Physician
Primary Care Physician
Oak Street Health
Lake Charles, LA
-
Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Provider
Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Provider
Oak Street Health
Lake Charles, LA
Explore collaborative articles
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
Explore More