Medical Scribe (Outpatient) - Per Diem - Union, NJ Req #: 0000177610
Category: Clerical / Administrative Support
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Ambulatory Clinic
Location: Union (UNC), 2840 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083

Job Overview:

Assists medical providers in pediatric ambulatory care and primary care settings by providing accurate documentation of medical encounters in order to ensure high quality, efficient clinical care.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalentPrevious experience working, volunteering, or shadowing in a medical settingKnowledge of medical terminologyComputer literacy and advanced typing abilityGood verbal and written English communication skillsAbility to multi-task and efficiently manage timeTact and courtesy in dealing with others

Preferred:

Bachelor s Degree in science-based fieldExperience with electronic EMR

Scheduling Requirements:

Per DiemFlexibility in working hours to coincide with assigned medical providers changes in schedules

Essential Functions:

Gather pertinent information from EMR before visitsAccompany medical providers into patient visits and thoroughly document encounters, including patient history, review of systems, physical examination, diagnoses, and treatment plan in the EMREnsure timely completion of medical documentation for providers to review and signRemind providers of orders or referrals that need to be placed, if necessaryPrepare handouts for patients and their families as requested by assigned providerPerform other tasks as requested by medical staff or leaders in order maintain workflowAbility to cross-train and provide coverage in different specialtiesEnsure that patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with HIPAA laws

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer