Medical Scribe - Florida Medical Clinic

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Title:                  Medical Scribe

Department:             Orthopedics'

Job Summary: Ortho Scribe - Good touch-typing skills and ability to understand medical terminology, high level verbal and written communication skills, work at a fast pace, self-motivated, critical thinking and above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Able to stand for long periods of time.  Provide an accurate and complete documentation of interactions between the medical provider and patient. Able to work in fast paced, busy clinics. Understanding of medical terminology preferred. One year of Orthopedics experience required.

WHAT DOES FLORIDA MEDICAL CLINIC ORLANDO HEALTH HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best.  From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including:
  • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
  • Discounts at our medical facilities
  • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

     Essential Functions of the Position: Ability to scribe and assist  physician with their visit.

• Medical Terminology knowledge required.
  • Record details of chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, past medical history, social history, and disease risk factors.

• Can be collected directly from patient and inputted into EHR.

• Record details of the physical exam, including pertinent positives and negatives, noted abnormalities and patient's general condition

• This information is provided to the scribe for inclusion directly from the provider.
• Document the assessment and plan as directed by the provider

• Assist provider in submitting orders and follow up in obtaining results and findings of those orders

• Follows provider's directives when submitting orders and provides all information necessary for orders to be completed.
• Gather laboratory results, radiology reports, and requested medical records for the provider to review.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains an organized and clean work area
• Participates in maintenance of equipment required for completion of job duties.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Scribes can answer the phone, if permitted by the provider.
• Scribes can relay information from the provider but cannot give medical advice, or communicate medical information of care plans with the patient or the patient's family as that is the provider's responsibility.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Physical requirements
• Able to stand or walk for long periods
• Use of proper body mechanics
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

• Some risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards
• Repetitive motion work with keyboards

 Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate / GED Equivilent
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted medical abbreviations
• Recognition of physical exam process and ability to record exam details
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications
• Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the healthcare team
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families
• 1 year minimum experience required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status  

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights