Physician Scribe

Overview

The Family Medicine Scribe plays a vital role in assisting the family medicine physician, by documenting patient interactions, medical histories, examinations, and treatment plans in real-time during patient visits. The scribe is responsible for accurately capturing and transcribing medical information to optimize physician efficiency and enhance patient care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Documentation: Record detailed and accurate medical history, physical exam findings, assessments, treatment plans, and other pertinent information provided by the family medicine physician.
• Chart Management: Maintain electronic health records (EHR) by entering data in an organized and timely manner, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and practice standards.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication between the physician and patients by assisting in patient education, conveying instructions, and addressing inquiries under the physician's direction.
• Coding Assistance: Assist in assigning appropriate medical codes to patient encounters for billing and reimbursement purposes.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the medical team, including physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, to support efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and adhere to HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and data security.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance documentation accuracy, completeness, and overall practice efficiency.
• Training and Development: Stay updated on family medicine terminology, procedures, and EMR systems through continuous learning and professional development activities.
• All other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or healthcare-related certification or degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a medical scribe in a family medicine setting is advantageous.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in medical terminology, EHR systems, and computer applications.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to the dynamic demands of a healthcare environment.

Physical Requirements:

• The Family Medicine Scribe typically works in a clinical setting alongside the family medicine physician and other healthcare professionals.
• May involve sitting for extended periods, utilizing computer systems, and interacting closely with patients and medical staff.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.