Parkside Family Medicine of Greer - Medical Scribe

Job Title: Medical Scribe
Weekly Hours: Full-Time (32-40 hours)

Supervised by: Assigned Provider, Site Coordinator

Summary of Duties: Works directly with physicians to transcribe patient information during clinical visits in real time into Parkside Family Medicine’s electronic medical records (EMRs). May function as a liaison between patients, families, team members and Parkside providers.

Responsibilities: 

• Accompanies one assigned provider per shift during clinical visits and examinations.

• Accurately document in real time provider’s dictated patient history, physical examination, family, social and past medical history as well as procedures, lab results, radiographic impressions and any other information pertaining a patient’s encounter during a visit.

• Place orders in EMR for medications, labs, diagnostics, referrals, and other patient care interventions at the instruction of their assigned provider. 

• Provides exceptional customer service to all patients.

• Communicate with clinical, providers, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.

• Maintains and demonstrates an understanding of a team approach to patient care.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to document patient care as dictated by the provider in a legible and clear manner, following all local, state, and federal documentation guidelines.

• Maintains skills and knowledge base through reading, training, and other structured in-services.

• Attends team meetings as scheduled.

• Conducts self in accordance with Parkside Family Medicine Employee Handbook.

• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.

• Completes annual compliance training provided by MUSC Health.

Education:

• High School Diploma

• Medical Scribe Certification preferred, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Full Time

• Background, education, or personal interest in medicine, science, healthcare, or related fields; candidates motivated to develop their medical knowledge through direct clinical experience are encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrates reliability and an interest in building lasting experience with Parkside Family Medicine, contributing to team continuity, and developing proficiency in clinical documentation over at least a 1–2-year period. 

• One or more years’ experience in a medical setting.

• Efficient computer & technology skills. 

• Desire to learn medical terminology, including abbreviations and correct spelling of the English language.

• Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, or chronic and acute health problems.

• Ability to adapt to various work assignments.

Environmental/Working Conditions: Ability to work in an environment with exposure to potentially dangerous/infectious materials and situations that require following extensive safety may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.

Physical Demands: Ability to perform moderate physical activity. May require handling/lifting objects (up to 50 pounds) or standing/sitting/walking for more than four (4) hours per day.