Scribe

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• Document the physician or licensed independent practitioner’s dictation and/or activities into the medical record.
• Elicit and record history, physical exam, and chart information as the provider conducts the encounter.
• Transcribe and document procedures performed by the physician or licensed independent practitioner, or nurses.
• Gather laboratory, radiology, and medical records for review, but do not incorporate into the EMR until approved by the provider.
• Check progress of data to facilitate provider treatment decisions.
• Make and answer calls for the provider, but do not take medical data over the phone.
• Communicate waits and delays as directed by the RN or provider.
• Print the provider’s process as directed.
• Do not provide verbal orders or relay verbal orders between the provider and other patient care providers.
• Do not give medical advice, communicate medical information or care plans of any kind directly with the patient or patient’s family or friends.

• 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.
• Typing speed of 50 wpm preferred.
• Position is subject to core competencies and quality assurance monitoring.
• Must have Monday, Wednesday, Friday availability. Must be able to travel to St Joesph's Hospital one to two Tuesdays per month. Cornea Specialist.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.