Medical Scribe

DescriptionPerforms all clerical and information technology functions for a physician in a clinic setting, including primary responsibility for the operation of electronic health records and electronic dictation systems.Position will have some direct involvement in patient care, including orders, prescriptions, referrals etc.Must be able to anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic. Must be discreet, tactful, an unobtrusive in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self motivated are especially important.Must be adaptable and versatile. Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician. Spot mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and check to correct the information in order to reduce errors. All addenda must be signed by a Physician. 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 incomplete. 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. Perform clerical tasks as needed by the Physician including, faxing, phone calls and referral letters. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, surgery, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology and the various medical specialties as required in areas of responsibility. Knowledge of medical scribe guidelines and practices. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including English usage, grammar, punctuation and style.Ability to operate computer equipment and manage various software applications simultaneously. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to work under pressure with time constraints. MSCAT Certification preferred. SummaryDelta Health is a county-wide healthcare system that has been serving the Western Slope for over 100 years. We have grown to a 49-bed hospital with locations throughout Delta County. We proudly provide a wide range of medical services that meet the diverse needs of our community members. At all stages of life, we are here to provide remarkable care in a healing environment.Employee Benefits: Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and Scholarships towards continued education.Medical: Low monthly premiums; 100% coverage for all services provided within our Delta Health System without a deductible or co-payment. We offer alternative coverage to include massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Employer paid Life and Disability coverage.Paid Time Off: 4 plus weeks of vacation (CAL) a year for Full-Time employees including sick pay and personal time off.Retirement: 403B Plan -Up to a 3% retirement match