Scribe | UMC Internal Medicine at MOP II | UMC Physicians

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Summary
Title: Scribe – UMCP
Department: UMC Internal Medicine at MOP II

Description:
We are seeking a full-time Scribe with a passion for others to join our outstanding healthcare team at UMC Physicians. If you are an ambitious and energetic person who enjoys a fast-paced environment and an opportunity to make an impact on the lives of others, you have come to the right place. We offer positions and growth opportunities to help you get to where you want to go.

Preferred Characteristics:
• Goal oriented
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Servant’s heart
• Punctual and dependable
• Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements:
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• 8am-5pm Monday – Thursday, 8am-12pm Friday

Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Our Vision: To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Benefits: UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits include:
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment)
• Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
Note: Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate.

Job Description:
The Scribe is a full time position that provides direct support to the physician by documenting physician dictated patient history and physical examination and assisting in general tasks to create a more efficient workflow.

Essential Functions
• Scribing patient database, limited physician orders and physician notes into electronic medical record
• Retrieve and collate patient records
• Telephone and communication liaison for physician
• Patient room set up as appropriate
• Communicate status of pending diagnostic tests to physicians and nursing staff and facilitate patient flow in general
• Assist as appropriate with coordination of patient/family care in a patient relations function
• Appropriately involves physician staff and nursing staff with patient questions and concerns regarding medical conditions and/or treatment or medical follow-up
• Performs miscellaneous tasks assigned eagerly and competently to facilitate physician efficiency
• Is a contributing part of the multidisciplinary team in the Clinic, respectful to all disciplines and clearly part of the team, rather than part of an insulated subgroup of the physician team.

Skills and Abilities
• Must maintain excellent computer skills and data entry skills; electronic medical record accessing and data entry
• Must possess excellent telephone and communication skills
• Fluent in medical terminology
• Good grammar and typing skills
• Proficient in scribing patient data into electronic medical record
• Proficient in communication with EC physicians, consulting physicians, nursing staff, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and ancillary staff.
• Proficient in communication as appropriate with patients and families.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks assigned eagerly and competently.

Education and Experience
• High school/GED
• Medical terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology

Preferred Qualifications
• Some College preferred

Physical Capabilities
Work is of medium demand; walking, sitting and standing most of the time while on duty. Occasional lifting of patients with assistance is required. Talking and hearing is essential in communication with patients, physicians, nursing staff and ancillary support staff and in receiving doctor's orders and doctor's notes. Near visual acuity required to work with charts and records.

Environmental / Working Conditions
Works in a well-lighted, heated and ventilated building. Hours may vary to accommodate needs in the department as prescribed by the philosophy of the hospital. Exposure to blood borne pathogens is high risk.

Limitations and disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.