Medical Scribe

Position Summary

The Medical Scribe is responsible for transcription of patient medical information and other assigned typing duties using transcribing and word-processing equipment. Coordinates, distributes, and files output. Functions in a multi-disciplinary environment, which requires the application of excellent customer services skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Transcribes medical reports and correspondence from recorded dictation.
• Transcribes taped dictation of records and letters and other material for physicians, physician extenders, and nurses in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy utilizing EHR or word-processing and dictation equipment.
• Ensures correct spelling of medical terms and other words; ensures correct punctuation and grammar. Makes necessary corrections without changing the test meaning.
• Distributes completed documents in designated folders to dictating person within timeframe designated. Makes corrections as necessary.
• Fax reports to outside physicians who have referred patients to the clinic or internal physicians that have referred to them.

Compensation starts at $15.00 per hour, with the final hourly rate determined by the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications