MA/Scribe - Memorial City
Employment: Medicine
Type: Full Time
Location: Houston, TX
"You can make a difference in the life of an oncology patient and find your career satisfaction by joining our team of healthcare professionals today."
About Oncology Consultants
Oncology Consultants has been a premier adult medical oncology & hematology practice in Houston, TX for over 35 years. Our healthcare team is committed to provide state of the art cancer treatment in a caring environment as we continue to expand our oncology services in the metropolitan region..
About the Position
The role of the Medical Scribe at PRE is to assist the assigned physician in the completion of patient care data in the EMR system. The Medical Scribe (MS) shadows the MD throughout the patient clinic visit and assists in data collection and entry. The MS may enter verbal orders for patient care, transcribe dictation of physician observations, and create the final MD visit note for physician review and electronic approval / signature. The MS works collaboratively with the MD, clinic Medical Assistant to communicate patient care orders resulting from the clinic visit. The MS functions as a guide to direct the MD to the appropriate areas within the patient medical record for medication orders and review of all documents relating to the patient care. The position requires competency in computer systems, medical terminology, data entry, and strong interpersonal communication abilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ·
- Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician’s encounter with the patient and others present.
- List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
- Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
- Document any procedures performed by the physician.
- Professional bedside manner
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ·
- Excellent computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Impeccable written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- As well as various Determined by physician based on patient interaction.
- Create and upload patient start letters in OncoEMR. ·
- Track and update incoming referrals for MD.
- Fill out and complete patient’s FMLA paperwork.
- Create imaging orders when requested by physician.
- Request Disk for imaging when requested by physician.
COMMENTS: This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at anytime
Oncology Consultants is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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