Medical Assistant/Scribe Jobs

Title: Medical Assistant/Scribe

Department: Individual Practice

Reports to: Office Manager& Physician

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Last revision date: 04/17/2023

Supervises others: No

Summary: The Medical Assistant/Scribe is responsible for assisting providers with direct patient care by controlling patient flow, obtaining and documenting history, vital signs, medication reconciliation, performing assigned procedures, and providing patient education. Accompanies provider in the room and documents clinical note, laboratory results, prescription refills, orders/procedures and any other documentation as directed by the provider.

Education: Current Certified Medical Assistant. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy strongly preferred. Must have or be able to obtain CPR certification within 6 months of hire.Current CPR certification preferred.

Experience: Experience in Family Medicine preferred. Experience as a Scribe preferred, but not required. Minimum One (1) year of clinical experience as a CMA required. Experience using Athena One (EMR) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Fluent in medical terminology
• Ability to spell, proofread, and edit written documents
• Understanding of and commitment to the appropriate protection of confidential patient information
• Demonstrate customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office and EMR experience
• Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and grammatically correct

Equipment Operated

• Standard office equipment including computers, fax and scanners, copiers, printers, telephone, calculators.
• EKG, autoclave, nebulizer, blood pressure cuff, possible use of in-house laboratory equipment.

Work Environment: Position is primarily in a well-lit office environment. Must have ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 10lbs.
• Sitting 15% of the time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and walk.
• Standing/walking 85% of the time.

DISCLAIMER

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Examples listed do not preclude the performance of other duties similar in nature or in level of complexity.