Medical Scribe POST NUMBER: 453865

North Chelmsford, MA, US On-Site

Business Services

Vaco

$ 22.00 - 22.00 hourly

contractor

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Job Summary:

A Medical Scribe is responsible for accurately and efficiently documenting patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) under the direct supervision of a physician or other healthcare provider. The scribe's primary role is to assist the provider in navigating the EHR, ensuring all information is correctly captured, and maintaining a high level of productivity during patient visits. This non-clinical role is crucial for improving physician efficiency, reducing documentation burden, and allowing providers to focus on direct patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Documentation:
Accompany the physician into patient rooms to accurately document the patient's history, physical examination, assessment, and plan in real-time.
Transcribe dictated reports, physician notes, and other medical information into the EHR.
Ensure all entries are clear, concise, and medically accurate, using appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations.
Review and verify all documentation for completeness and accuracy before the physician's final review and signature.

Workflow Support:

Assist the physician in navigating the EHR system, including locating patient charts, lab results, imaging reports, and other relevant data.

Anticipate the physician's needs during the patient encounter, such as preparing orders, prescriptions, and referral forms.

Help manage the physician's schedule and patient flow to maximize efficiency.

Compliance and Confidentiality:

Adhere strictly to all HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Follow all clinic and hospital policies and procedures regarding documentation, patient privacy, and data security.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.

Clarify any ambiguities in documentation with the physician to ensure accuracy.

Professional Development:

Maintain a working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and common medical conditions.

Continuously seek to improve efficiency and accuracy in documentation.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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