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Scribe/Medical Writer - GLPP Cardiology
- UPMC (Jamestown, NY)
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**GLPP Cardiology in Jamestown is seeking a Scribe/Medical Writer to join their team!** This individual is responsible for providing accurate documentation and summarization of the office visits and recommendations in the context of a patient chart while maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status. This full-time flex position will be scheduled between 28-40 hours per week depending on department need and will work weekdays, Monday through Friday. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Apply today to join a great team and grow your career with UPMC!
Responsibilities:
+ Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, answering phones, scanning, abstracting, checking patients in and out, helping with work ques, etc.
+ Remains as close to physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.
+ At times, guides patient to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are made.
+ Provides patient with assistants while they are exiting the exam room to expedite patient flow.
+ Monitors examination room and any physical limitations that the patient may have
+ Evaluates the condition of the exam room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.
+ Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician says during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment (including justifications of decisions reached when appropriate).
+ Learns the personality and preferences of each physician, recognizing differences and abiding by them when working with each particular physician.
+ Accommodates the needs of the patient for the exam.
+ Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies
+ Enter charge information as designated by the physician
+ Maintains an awareness of the patient's verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may necessitate the writer repeating information, providing written instructions, and/or patient educations materials for the patient to review at home.
+ Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.
+ Fluency in English
+ High School Diploma and 4 years of experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.
+ or Associates degree or equivalent, and two years of experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.
+ Basic knowledge ICD-10 coding. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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