Description

Purpose:
The Scribe/Medical Writer is responsible for providing accurate documentation and summarization of the office visits and recommendations in the context of a patient chart while maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status.

Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, answering phones, scanning, abstracting, checking patients in and out, helping with work ques, etc.
• Remains as close to physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.
• At times, guides patient to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are made.
• Provides patient with assistants while they are exiting the exam room to expedite patient flow.
• Monitors examination room and any physical limitations that the patient may have
• Evaluates the condition of the exam room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.
• Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician says during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment (including justifications of decisions reached when appropriate).
• Learns the personality and preferences of each physician, recognizing differences and abiding by them when working with each particular physician.
• Accommodates the needs of the patient for the exam.
• Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies
• Enter charge information as designated by the physician
• Maintains an awareness of the patient?s verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may necessitate the writer repeating information, providing written instructions, and/or patient educations materials for the patient to review at home.
• Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English
• High School Diploma and 4 years' experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.
• Or Associates degree or equivalent, and two years' experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.
• Basic of knowledge ICD-10 coding.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34 with renewal


• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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