Job Information
Banner Health Medical Office Scribe in Tucson, Arizona
Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
Orthopedic Surgery-Clinic
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Administrative Services
Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.
Bring your passion of working as a Medical Scribe to this self-run clinic, where the staff knows what their expectations are and works together as a team to complete day to day functions. The Medical Scribe role is unique in the sense that this individual will be assisting 8 orthopedic surgeons with dictating notes and following the providers into the exam rooms to take notes. In this role you will have the opportunity to learn each department within our orthopedic clinic so they can cover through the entire clinic. In this role they will have the opportunity to improve workflows and the patient experience.
Clinic Location :
Banner Orthopedic Clinic
1625 N Campbell Road Tucson AZ
Hours : This is a Monday - Friday 40 hour a week position with the option to work 4 Ten Hour Shifts per week.
Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 800-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 700 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position records medical details, gathers data, and coordinates tests, orders and results as necessary to ensure an accurate and complete medical record. Assembles and maintains patients' health information in medical records and charts by assisting medical providers and physicians. No medical decision making is performed.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Accompanies provider during patient examination.
Accurately and thoroughly documents pertinent patient information as instructed by the provider. Records details of chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, social history, past medical history, family medical history, allergies, medications, problems and diagnoses, history and physical, and any pertinent positive and negative findings.
May propose orders in the EHR based on clinical setting.
Documents details of procedures and treatments, laboratory test results, radiology test results and assists with documenting radiographic impressions performed by the provider.
Assists with verifying all tests (lab, x ray, EKG, etc.) have been completed and the results have been received, reviewed and recorded in the medical record.
Selects patient education leaflets from the EHR as instructed by the provider.
Assists in preparing paperwork for patient discharge.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Works under the direction of Physicians or independent licensed practitioner providing documentation assistance. Internal customers include patients, facility personnel, medical providers and physicians. External customers may include patient family.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of experience in acute care or multi-specialty clinic using electronic medical record software or maintaining medical records.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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