Medical Scribe (PER DIEM)

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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Short Description

This position will serve as a key resource to the Cooper Care Alliance Primary and Specialty Care Team.

This position will demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy as required.  Must be skilled in operating Microsoft Office. Epic medical record software experience preferred.

The Medical Scribe ensures accurate and timely documentation of the medical chart under the supervision of the medical provider. The Scribe assists the provider by accompanying them during the patient exam recording detailed information into the electronic medical record (EMR). The Scribe performs other related medical record or clerical duties to increase provider effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity for improved patient flow and satisfaction. The Medical Scribe will be able to enter orders but will be pended for provider’s approval. Position will have the ability to make re-occurring patient’s appointments.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Strong interpersonal skills to allow for development of collaborative relationships with providers; team oriented.   Excellent written communication skills.

Strong computer and IT system capabilities; MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Entering the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications

Updating patient history, physical exam and other pertinent health information in the patient record

Preparing and sending all documentation to physician for review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and facility-specific procedures

Compliance with hospital and ambulatory office policies, including those relating to HIPAA and regulatory 

Perform other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned

The ability to make reoccurring patient’s schedule appointments in Epic Strong computer and IT system capabilities; MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

The ability to look up orders and place orders for pending requiring the provider’s signature/approval 

The ability to document within the problem list

Ability to assign and do follow-up for return patient appointments

Experience Required

3-5 years Medical Scribe experience

Education Requirements

High School / GED REQUIRED, Bachelors Preferred 

Special Requirements

Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers

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