Medical Scribe (Internal Medical Specialist)

We are seeking a qualified medical scribe to join our Physician Network team as a contractor in Shreveport, Louisiana. The position will begin on December 2, 2024, and continue until January 3, 2025.

As a medical scribe, the resource will provide essential support to one provider by documenting patient encounters, maintaining medical records, and assisting with administrative tasks using MEDITECH Expanse. 
Following are the details of the Job:

  • Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Compensation: Compensation is based on skills and experience
  • Position Type: Temporary Position 
Requirement:
  1. High school graduate; Prefer: College level education including health or medical related courses or Healthcare bound student – physician, nursing, physician assistant, healthcare administration, etc.
  2. Minimum one-year and 2 shifts per week availability to work.
  3. Excellent computer knowledge and typing abilities.
  4. Ability to multi-task and consistently communicate in a professional manner.
  5. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology or one year of medical terminology experience in a clinical setting.
  6. Punctuality and preparedness for all shifts and work-related activities.
  7. Professional appearance is required. Must comply with dress code policies to be outlined upon hire. 

Outline of Essential Functions: 

  1. Scribes are assigned to work with one physician/allied health provider (“provider”) per shift. 
  2. Accompany the provider upon patient interview and examination. 
  3. Document the dictated patient history, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical histories, family and social histories, medications and allergies. 
  4. Document physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the provider. 
  5. Document the results of laboratory and radiographic studies as dictated by the provider. 
  6. Document the correct time of patient care related activities, including provider to provider communication, family communication and re-examinations of the patient.
  7.  Provider and the Scribe will make “chart rounds” to review patient status, delays, and any other care-related issues.
  8.  All orders for patient care must be communicated by the provider and not the Scribe. 
  9. Document their signature (name and title) along with a date and time stamp within the medical record. As per Joint Commission, the role and signature of the Scribe must be clearly identifiable and distinguishable from that of the physician or licensed independent practitioner or other staff. 

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: 

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to document patient care as dictated by a provider in a clear manner, following all local, state, and federal guidelines for documentation.
  2. Demonstrate an ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in accordance with governing HIPAA regulations. 
  3. Demonstrate organizational ability to maintain and coordinate both electronic and paper records related to patient care for multiple patients at a time.
  4. Medical Terminology
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