Medical Scribe

Medical Scribe
Location: Melbourne, FL 32901; On-site
Schedule: Full Time, M-F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Contract: 12 weeks
Pay:

Job Summary: 

The primary role of the Medical Scribe is to collaborate with the clinical care team in documenting a patient’s electronic medical record. The Medical Scribe will also assist in facilitating patient care. Scribes may physically interact with patients and their families under the direction of a Care Team Member.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

•  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved Medical Terminology Course

Experience:

• 6+ Months of Scribe experience

Certifications:

•  American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Heartsaver (CPR AED) required upon hire and maintained OR
• AHA HeartCode BLS for Healthcare providers accepted instead of Heartsaver certification

Key Responsibilities:

• Accompanies members of the care team during patient interviews and examinations.
• Documents in the electronic medical record elements delegated by the care team, including but not limited to patient history, examination, or ongoing care.
• Documents the correct time of patient care-related activities such as assessments, vital signs, or interventions.
• Provides comfort aids such as pillows, blankets, and fluids upon patient request if approved by the care team.
• Assists in the acquisition of supplies as directed by the care team.
• Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning.
• Responds to patients’ call lights.
• Stocks patient rooms with gloves and stocks PPE cabinets.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and flexibility.

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Hunter International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.