Behavioral Health Scribe

3 days ago


Hamtramck, Michigan, United States Wayne Health Services Inc Full time
About Us

Wayne Health Services Inc is a leading healthcare provider, serving over one million patients and their families annually. We are committed to advancing medical knowledge, technologies, and practices, while developing and educating the next generation of exceptional healthcare professionals.

With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health, and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Coordinator position for Psychiatry ensures the efficient operation of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences (DPBN) by providing support to psychiatrists and other faculty and clinical providers.

This role involves maintaining accurate and timely documentation of medical records, assisting with coordination of care for patients, and improving overall clinic workflows.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Accompany physicians and directly observe and document essential occurrences during patient encounters.
  2. Interact with patients to gather preliminary information to provide to the provider.
  3. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient clinical records according to regulatory requirements and Department Policies and Procedures.
  4. Obtain Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) reports at the prescriber's request.
  5. Keep track of annual evaluation and Abnormal Involuntary Movement (AIMS) completion dates.
  6. Stay aware of the most up-to-date billing code guidelines to ensure that documentation is coded accurately and for the maximum reimbursement available.
  7. Interact with pharmacies and laboratories to obtain results.
  8. Ensure obtained patient lab results are reviewed with the physician promptly.
  9. Maintain availability to patients to act as a liaison between the provider(s), staff, and other departments within the healthcare facility.
  10. Ensure coordination of care for patients at collaborating organizations, including facilitating communication between the patient and other providers at those organizations.
  11. Provide support, education, and on-the-job training as necessary for fellow clinical scribes.
  12. Keep track of providers' appointment scheduling, monitoring time away, Holidays, etc., and notify others as pertinent.
  13. Assure that both patients and clinical staff in contracted locations are notified of any schedule adjustments.
  14. Provide coverage for other scribes who may be out of the office.
  15. Provide accessibility to patients to receive questions/concerns that can be communicated to the physicians.
  16. Maintain timely contact as needed with insurance companies to ensure authorization for services/medications.
  17. Provide resources and coordinates referrals/services on behalf of patients as needed and based on provider's request.
  18. Obtain collateral information, as requested by the provider, from families, friends, outside providers, etc.
  19. Identify timelines associated with annual documentation, paperwork, AIMS tests, lab orders, and examinations to ensure that they are completed promptly.
  20. May be responsible for order delegation on behalf of the provider.
  21. Provide administrative tasks including letter writing and paperwork completion for the patients.
  22. Posts relevant clinical documents in the patient's clinical records.
  23. Conducts peer reviews to maintain departmental quality standards.
  24. Remains familiar with current projects and corresponding services and programs.
  25. Attends all required meetings and remains current by attending training and education as required.
  26. Performs other work as assigned.
Requirements

At least 1-3 years of experience in a scribing, administrative assistant, or related field, with an emphasis in behavioral health.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (psychology, nursing, social work, etc.) preferred.

Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to learn clinical terminology and adapt to new situations easily.
  • Ability to audibly read and summarize accurately, prior visit information to provider.
  • Ability to apply new skills and techniques taught on the job.
  • Ability to collaborate with a team of other clinical scribes and within the department of clinicians, providers, and clerical staff, to ensure best clinical care is provided to the patient.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA standards as required by all federal, state, regulatory, and Wayne Health Services Inc policies.
  • Ability to be flexible within the role.
  • Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and concisely, in grammatically-correct English.
  • Ability to take direction and self-motivate in order to execute a task without direct observation.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Speaks clearly and loudly.
  • Able to utilize modes of telehealth (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) and be able to assist patients with these when needed.
  • Skills in interviewing and eliciting information and cooperation from patients, preferred.
  • Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and staff.
  • Ability to work in an environment that routinely involves exposure to highly-sensitive personal behavioral health/medical issues.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Strong skills in multi-tasking, communication, and organization.
  • Ability to operate a computer.
  • Ability to spell, proofread, and edit written text.
Safety Requirements

Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions/Schedule

40-hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Varying hours may be required based on location.

Ability to work in normal outpatient and/or hospital clinic conditions.



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