Scribe​/Medical Writer | Oncology

Are you detail-oriented, passionate about healthcare, and ready to make a difference? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is looking for a Scribe/Medical Writer
to support a medical oncology physician in York, PA.

• Someone who wants to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Strong typing skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience in a medical office setting; bonus points for prior scribe or transcription experience.
• Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Experience in oncology.

As a vital member of the medical staff, you’ll work closely with the physician to ensure accurate documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include:

• Recording physician-patient conversations and summarizing consultations.
• Managing clerical tasks like printing lab reports and scheduling.
• Operating electronic medical records and anticipating physician needs to keep patient care flowing smoothly.

This position is primarily onsite at 1703 Innovation Drive and follows a Monday through Friday daylight schedule. No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required, and some flexibility to work remotely on Wednesdays may be available.

• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, answering phones, scanning, abstracting, checking patients in and out, helping with work queues, 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.