Department Assistant - Scribe

Overview

Shriners Children's Boston has an opportunity for a Department Assistant III - Scribe to document procedures and transcribe orders as dictated by the physician.

The pay range for this position is $20.55/hr - $30.83/hr. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies Physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the Physician's encounter with the patient and others present.
• Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the Physician.
• Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
• Documents any procedures performed by the Physician.

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year plus related work experience
• Experience with Medical Terminology. Recognition of physical exam process and ability to record exam details.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access. EPIC experience