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UPMC Scribe in Indiana, Pennsylvania
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a Scribe to support a medical oncology physician at our Indiana outpatient center.
The successful candidate should have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, as well as experience in a medical office setting. Special consideration for candidates with prior medical scribe or medical transcription experience. This position is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position. Come join our amazing team for a highly competitive starting pay and some of the BEST benefits in the medical field including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and a positive work/life balance. The schedule is (5) 8-hour shifts: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
The Scribe is a vital member of the medical staff, working closely with the Physician to ensure accurate data is captured and entered into the EMR. They are required to keep track of time to not impede patient care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented professional with excellent multi-tasking skills.
A Scribe's responsibilities include collaborating with physicians and performing clerical tasks like printing out lab reports or charting doctor's appointments, operating electronic medical records, and anticipating the needs of the physician to ensure efficiency in a clinical setting.
Ultimately, you are responsible for recording doctors' conversations with their patients and assisting them in completing the necessary documentation after each visit. You'll be required to complete summaries of what was discussed during the consultation or treatment session.
Join our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!
Responsibilities:
Ensures patient understands all instructions.
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 justification of decisions reached when appropriate).
Learns the personality and preferences of each physician, recognizing differences and abiding by them when working with that particular physician.
Maintains an awareness of the patients 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 education materials for the patient to review at home.
Accurately documents chart errors according to the following format: One line is to be drawn through the mistake. The initials of the person making the error are to be written. The corrected information can then be documented.
Maintains patient flow, by ensuring a minimum of two patient rooms are always occupied.
Remains as close to the physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.
High school diploma.
Two years experience in a medical office.
Excellent spelling ability. Experience maintaining patient confidentiality. Strong professional interpersonal skills. Demonstrated respect for staff and patients.
Excellent verbal and written communication. Team-orientation. Management of multiple projects simultaneously & strong organization with attention to detail.
Legible handwriting & computer literacy.
Fluency in English, bilingual preferred.
Basic understanding of algebraic principles.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran