Medical Scribe
The specific tasks of the scribe are dependent upon the physician/.provider. The core responsibility of the scribe is to follow the provider throughout the assigned time period and chart patient encounters in real-time using a medical office's Electronic Health Record, existing templates or paper records. The scribe is limited to recording interactions as dictated by the physician/provider and as such must not interject their own observations or impressions. The position is a clerical role and does not involve direct patient care.
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Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
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Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
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Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
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Chart patient encounters in real-time during office visits
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Reviews documentation to determine accuracy
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Manage and sort medical documents in the EMR system
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Generate referral letters for physicians
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Assist physician with e-Scribing.
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Assist with other office functions as needed
High school diploma/GED required with completion medical office assistant or Medical Assisting program.
Certification: CMA and CPR certifications (Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or other clinical professional may function as a scribe as long as minimal credentialing requirements are met or exceeded and all other provisions of the scribe policy and job aid are met.)
Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a physician practice setting
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