Medical Scribe

Job description: IMA medical scribes contribute to our vision statement by establishing and sustaining valuable working relationships with providers, staff, and management so that we can provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Medical scribe experience can count toward direct patient care experience for medical school or PA school. It offers exciting one-on-one collaboration with a physician, and is unprecedented in its level of exposure to real medicine in practice. Training for this role is provided in office.

Clinic Description: Internal Medicine Associates of Greenville has been serving the Upstate for more than 50 years, growing from three physicians to more than 30. IMA is a multispecialty practice focused on providing a continuum of high-quality, patient-centered care. Our skilled team of physicians specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions ranging from common illnesses to chronic diseases.

Internal Medicine

Our internal medicine doctors focus on adult medicine and serve as your first point of contact in our medical practice. Our providers have great expertise in preventive care and are specially trained to manage complex problems.

Gastroenterology

Our exceptionally trained gastroenterologists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases.

Endocrinology

We provide comprehensive endocrinology treatment for patients with various endocrine and nutritional disorders. Endocrinology is the treatment of diseases that affect your internal glands. Our endocrinologists are trained to treat conditions, which are complex and involve many systems and structures within your body

Rheumatology

Our rheumatologists are committed to providing advanced rheumatology care to patients who suffer from a diverse group of complicated and autoimmune diseases.

Internal Medicine Associates Mission: To promote wellness for our patients and community through the delivery of high quality and compassionate healthcare.

Internal Medicine Associates Vision: IMA’s vision is to deliver the highest quality healthcare to our patient’s while assuming a leadership role in the community and creating an exceptional workplace and livelihood for our family of colleagues.

Job Highlights:

- Offers paid one-on-one time with physicians

- Full exposure to the real clinical settings

- Excellent resume builder for medical school or other health-related programs

Details:

A Medical Scribe is a revolutionary concept in modern medicine. Traditionally, a physician's job has been focusing solely on direct patient contact and care. However, the advent of the

Electronic Health Record (EHR) created an overload of documentation and clerical responsibilities that slows physicians down and pulls them away from actual patient care. To relieve the documentation overload, physicians across the country are turning to Medical Scribe services.

A Medical Scribe is essentially a personal assistant to the physician; performing documentation in the EHR, gathering information for the patient's visit, and partnering with the physician to deliver the pinnacle of efficient patient care.

For someone interested in medicine, whether it is a personal interest, or part of a career goal to become a physician or physician assistant, the chance to become a Medical Scribe is unlike any other opportunity available. It offers exciting one-on-one collaboration with a physician, and is unprecedented in its level of exposure to real medicine in practice.

A background in Medical Scribing is quickly becoming the standard for pre-medical experience and is suggested by medical school acceptance committees across the country. The competition to become a Medical Scribe is intense, and the demand for Medical Scribe services across the country has never been higher.

Responsibilities

A medical scribe has the following responsibilities and duties:

• Accompany the provider into patient’s examination room to accurately and proficiently document the encounter.
• Show excellence in medical terminology.
• List all proper diagnoses, orders (if directed), and follow-up care instructions as dictated by the provider.
• Updates patient history, physical exam, and review of systems as well as any other pertinent health information in the patient’s respective chart.
• Document any procedures performed by the provider.
• Successfully navigate the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to input documentation.
• Inform the provider when diagnostic studies are completed, prepare for review, and document in the EMR.
• Understand and observe legal concepts (ex. HIPPA, confidentiality).
• Maintain professional appearance (uniform outlined by IMA) and manner at all times.
• Filling in for staff as needed.
• Developing and implementing processes that help department with ease of daily flow.
• Self-evaluate performance at 90-days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or provider.

Education/Skills

A medical scribe should have the following skills, education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Plans to continue education with goal of PA school or medical school in the future preferred.
• Multi-task efficiently and effectively as required.
• Work under pressure and within certain time restraints.
• Must be able to remain calm and effective in a busy, stressful circumstance.
• Demonstrate excellent listening skills.
• Proficient in computers and keyboarding.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
• Use of hands and fingers to touch, handle, and feel.
• Talking.
• Hearing.
• Repetitive movements.
• Light to moderate physical effort (up to 20 pounds weight lifted).

Office Standards

• Communicate professionally.
• Observe good hand hygiene.
• Maintain clear and quiet surroundings.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality.
• Assist patients and respective family members or caretakers.
• Smile and greet everyone.
• Secure a safe environment.
• Display security badge, forward-facing with name and picture on display.
• Offer support and demonstrate teamwork to co-workers.
• Note problems and take responsibility to solve them.

Compliance

• Demonstrates compliance with established system and departmental policies and procedures; including, but not limited to, dress code, attendance, safety (OSHA) and confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Adheres to job requirements regarding PPD testing, licensure, certification, and assigned training.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, or director.

Job Types: Full-time (Monday – Friday)

Contact info: Interested candidates can send updated resumes to the contact below:

Victoria Tamburro, Scribe Coordinator – victoriatamburro@imagreenville.com