UPMC
Scribe/Medical Writer_
UPMC, Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States, 17332
Join Our Team as a Medical Scribe at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!Location: Hanover Outpatient Center (travel to the York office 1 day/week will be required)Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm_Why You’ll Love This Role:_+ Be a Vital Team Member: Work closely with a medical oncology physician to ensure accurate and efficient patient care.+ Engage in Meaningful Work: Record doctor-patient conversations and assist with essential documentation.+ Variety in Your Day: Perform clerical tasks like printing lab reports and charting appointments, and operate electronic medical records._What We’re Looking For:_+ Experienced Professional: Background in a medical office setting, with a preference for those with scribe or transcription experience.+ Medical Terminology Pro: Extensive knowledge of medical terms.+ Multi-Tasking Master: Excellent at juggling multiple tasks with ease._Perks and Benefits:_+ Competitive Pay: Start with a highly competitive salary.+ Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and more.+ Work/Life Balance: Benefit from a positive work environment and balanced schedule. No weekends or holidays!Make a Difference: Join us in our mission to improve patients’ lives. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!**Responsibilities:**+ Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, answering phones, scanning, abstracting, checking patients in and out, helping with work ques, etc.+ Remains as close to physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.+ At times, guides patient to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are made.+ Provides patient with assistants while they are exiting the exam room to expedite patient flow.+ Monitors examination room and any physical limitations that the patient may have+ Evaluates the condition of the exam room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.+ Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician says during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment (including justifications of decisions reached when appropriate).+ Learns the personality and preferences of each physician, recognizing differences and abiding by them when working with each particular physician.+ Accommodates the needs of the patient for the exam.+ Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies+ Enter charge information as designated by the physician+ Maintains an awareness of the patient?s verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may necessitate the writer repeating information, providing written instructions, and/or patient educations materials for the patient to review at home.+ Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.+ High School Diploma and 4 years experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.+ Or Associates degree or equivalent, and two years experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.+ Basic of knowledge ICD-10 coding.+ Fluency in English**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)+ Act 34**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**