Scribe/Medical Writer Job at UPMC, Harrisburg, PA

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  • UPMC
  • Harrisburg, PA

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Medical Scribe at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

Location: Medical and Breast Oncology Center within the Medical Science Pavilion in Harrisburg, PA

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 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. Patient care experience is preferred.

  • 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, retirement plans, and more.

  • Work/Life Balance: Benefit from a positive work environment and balanced schedule. No evenings, weekends or holidays!

Join our fast-paced, growing practice as a Medical Scribe! We're looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. If you're ready to make an impact and support a busy provider, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

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

  • Fluency in English

  • High School Diploma and 4 years of experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.

  • Or Associates degree or equivalent, and two years of experience in a medical office, medical transcription or billing/coding required.

  • Basic of knowledge ICD-10 coding.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

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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