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