Scribe / Medical Assistant

Job Opportunity At SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

Worker Type : Regular

Job Summary :

Accompanies provider into the patient examination room to document the provider's encounter with the patient. Collaborates with the provider to document the patient history, physical exam, results of diagnostic testing, and diagnosis and disposition.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist providers with documentation of each patient's medical chart during encounters. Accompany the provider into the patient examination area in order to transcribe a history and physical examination as given by the patient and physician.
• Document all procedures performed by the physician, physician extenders, or nurses, on the medical chart.
• Transcribe consultations or discussions with family and / or the patient's private physician or the on-call physician.
• Complete the patient's charts by transcribing results of any labs, x-rays, or other evaluations. Continuously check the progress of data availability for orders, to ensure the patient's workup is complete so that the provider is able to make treatment decisions regarding that patient.
• List all proper diagnoses as well as any discharge / follow-up instructions and prescriptions, under guidance of the physician.
• May occasionally assist with some patient-related duties.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department : 6100000040 SAPO HEART and VASCULAR

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Benefits : SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.