Medical Scribe - Gainesville

Position Summary

Join our clinical team as a Medical Scribe for a 12-month assignment and gain hands-on exposure to the healthcare field.

Working side-by-side with providers in a fast-paced environment, you’ll accurately document provider–patient interactions, including medical orders, under the guidance of the physician.

This role is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your skills in medical documentation, terminology, and professional communication while observing the patient care process from start to finish

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the supervising physician order diagnostic procedures, and studies including x-ray examinations, MRI, bone scans, etc. 
• Document patient and provider interactions, consistent with actions of a scribe
• Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow-up planning, adjunctive therapy management, and educational handouts as described by the physician or provider. 
• Prepare work area, exam rooms, and escort patients to rooms.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as deemed appropriate.

*Schedule is specific and non-negotiable: must be available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 

General Compentencies Desired

• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and the medical environment, especially within orthopedics for the ability to document a detailed medical history and follow verbal orders.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with physicians, patients, families, staff, other health care professionals, and management. 
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient, patient account, and personnel data. 
• Ability to work as a true team player seeking continuously to improve the quality of care.

Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lift and carries items weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Credentials Desired

Bachelor’s degree with a healthcare focus.  Background in medical terminology required, and preferably orthopedic.