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WVU Medicine · 2 days ago

WVUH-Scribes-86964

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

WVU Medicine is a healthcare organization seeking Scribes to assist physicians by documenting patient information during examinations. The role involves recording patient histories, transcribing consultations, and ensuring the accuracy of medical documentation.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

For history of present illness, past medical history, review of systems, medications, social history, family history, allergies or other elements of the patient chart: The physician or licensed independent practitioner will elicit the information as usual and Scribes will record the information in the chart for approval

The Scribe may accompany the physician or licensed independent practitioner in the patient examination area in order to transcribe a history and physical examination as given by the patient and physician or licensed independent practitioner

The Scribe documents in the medical chart any procedures performed by the physician or licensed independent practitioner, or nurses

The Scribe transcribes any consultations or discussions with family and/or the patient’s private physician or the on-call physician

Scribes may gather laboratory results, radiology results, medical records and other data for review by the physician or licensed independent practitioner. Data should not be entered into the EMR, chart, or otherwise incorporated into the medical record until it has been reviewed and approved by the physician’s or licensed independent practitioner

Scribes must continuously check on the progress of this data in order to get the patient’s workup complete so that the physician or licensed independent practitioner is able to make treatment decisions

The Scribe may not provide verbal orders or relay verbal orders between the physician or licensed independent practitioner and other patient care providers. The physician or licensed independent practitioner must communicate orders directly to other care providers

Scribes can make and answer calls for the physician or licensed independent practitioner, however Scribes may not take medical data over the phone

Scribes may not give medical advice, communicate medical information or care plans of any kind directly with the patient or patient’s family or friends

Scribes can communicate waits and delays as directed by the RN or physician or licensed independent practitioner

Scribes may print the physician’s or licensed independent practitioner process at the physician or licensed independent practitioner’s direction

Qualification

Medical terminologyComputer proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTyping speed 50 wpmProfessional demeanor

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations

Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications

Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team

Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow

Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families

Position is subject to core competencies and quality assurance monitoring

Preferred

Typing speed of 50 wpm preferred

Company

WVU Medicine

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West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.

Founded in 1898

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://wvumedicine.org/

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