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RWJBarnabas Health Medical Scribe (Outpatient) - Per Diem - Union, NJ in Union, New Jersey
Medical Scribe (Outpatient) - Per Diem - Union, NJReq #:0000177610
Category:Clerical / Administrative Support
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Day
Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department:Ambulatory Clinic
Location:
Union (UNC), 2840 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083
Job Overview:
Assists medical providers in pediatric ambulatory care and primary care settings by providing accurate documentation of medical encounters in order to ensure high quality, efficient clinical care.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous experience working, volunteering, or shadowing in a medical setting
Knowledge of medical terminology
Computer literacy and advanced typing ability
Good verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time
Tact and courtesy in dealing with others
Preferred:
Bachelor s Degree in science-based field
Experience with electronic EMR
Scheduling Requirements:
Per Diem
Flexibility in working hours to coincide with assigned medical providers changes in schedules
Essential Functions:
Gather pertinent information from EMR before visits
Accompany medical providers into patient visits and thoroughly document encounters, including patient history, review of systems, physical examination, diagnoses, and treatment plan in the EMR
Ensure timely completion of medical documentation for providers to review and sign
Remind providers of orders or referrals that need to be placed, if necessary
Prepare handouts for patients and their families as requested by assigned provider
Perform other tasks as requested by medical staff or leaders in order maintain workflow
Ability to cross-train and provide coverage in different specialties
Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with HIPAA laws
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
