Medical Scribe

0-5 years

Not Disclosed

10 May 22, 2024

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Description: Medical Scribe

Job Summary

The primary role of the Medical Scribe is to assist the physician with documenting the medical chart of each patient seen in the practice. The physician will introduce the Medical Scribe to the patient as being present to document the physician's dictation of the care provided.

Essential Functions

Patient Exam Documentation: Accompanies physician into patient exam room to transcribe history, physical exam, and procedures as stated by the physician during the interview and exam of the patient.
Record Entry: Signs and dates all entries in the medical record appropriately to identify role as Medical Scribe.
Lab and Evaluation Tracking: Tracks status and results of lab, x-ray, or other evaluations completed on the patient.
Communication: Communicates with physicians and mid-level providers within the practice in a timely and efficient manner while exhibiting the Corewell Health Standards.
Knowledge and Safety: Demonstrates knowledge of physical, intellectual, psycho-social, and developmental tasks, major fears, and stressors significant for each age group served, providing a safe environment of care and recognizing safety risk considerations for each age group served.
Corewell Health Standards: Ability to demonstrate the Corewell Health Standards in all aspects of job performance.
Patient Interaction: Demonstrates courteous behavior, gives clear directions, maintains standards in regard to personal appearance, introduces themselves properly to the patient, and treats all patients with dignity and respect.
Front Office Duties: Perform front office duties to provide coverage as needed.
Customer Service: Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and supports the model of patient and family-centered care.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Medical Terminology: Comprehensive Medical Terminology experience required.
Healthcare Experience: Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.

Physical Demands

Lifting and Carrying:
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Postures:
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling and Dexterity:
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

Primary Location

Site: Grosse Pointe Hospital, 468 Cadieux, Grosse Pointe
Department: Emergency Center Grosse Pointe Scribes - CHMG East
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36
Hours of Work: Variable
Days Worked: Variable
Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend

Application Instructions

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Corewell Health Commitment

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirements if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, perform the essential functions of a job, or enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Culture and Values

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

About Corewell Health

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of over 60,000 dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and over 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations, and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.