Medical Scribe Job Description

Job summary: The objective of this job is to thoroughly and accurately document
provider-patient appointments. The job is full-time 36-40 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

- See patients virtually with the provider and types up the information that is
discussed during the visits
- Assist with ordering lab tests
- Assist with medication refills
- Schedule/reschedule appointments and other tasks that expedite and improve
patient care
- Prepares and assembles medical record documentation/charts for the provider
- Updates patient history, physical exam, and other pertinent health information
about the patient
- Complies with hospital and medical facility policies, including those relating to
HIPAA
- Performs other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and
clinic workflow as assigned

Desired skills and competencies:

Preferred:

 Bachelor’s degree in health-related area or scribe experience or EMT with

experience
 Previous experience with electronic health record systems
 Basic medical terminology
 Excellent communication
 Attention to detail
 Initiative

Required:

 Open to continuous feedback and constructive criticism

 Excellent computer/typing skills
 Ability to learn quickly on the job
 A strong internet connection to provide uninterrupted service virtually

Desired date of hire: ASAP