Clinical Medical Assistant Scribe

Overview:The best of modern health care technology, plus the best of small town America!
Located in the midst of the beautiful rolling hills and woodlands of Pennsylvania, you don't have to be a native to feel at home here. No matter where your roots, you'll quickly recognize that the staff at DuBois Regional Medical Center (DRMC), like other residents of the community, will make you feel right at home.
DuBois Regional Medical Center (DRMC) offers residents of west central Pennsylvania a rare combination of technologically advanced health care in a warm, friendly environment. Widely recognized as one of the leading health centers of its kind in the commonwealth, DRMC is an oasis of clinical and technical excellence, with a focus on patient-centered care. Its rural setting is just far enough from the hustle of the city life to make it peaceful, but close enough to provide easy access to sought-after urban attractions.Responsibilities:

• Complies with DRMC policies and procedures, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state or local law and regulations

Observe patient presenting themselves for registration by asking questions and noting physical signs for serious medical and/or psychiatric problems which may require immediate medical attention.
Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts using age appropriate procedures.
Compile and record patient medical history, problem list, medications and other pertinent data for providers.
Communicating pertinent information to providers, supervisors and coworkers to ensure patient throughput.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment. Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
Performs EKG’s by attaching and connecting electrodes and monitoring for abnormal patterns and keying information into machine.
Records information such as Physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records.
Schedules test and procedures by telephone or fax with appropriate departments as directed by the physician.
Collects payment from patient and secures it until it can be delivered to DRMC Business Office.
Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
Maintains through knowledge of basic office procedure, equipment, and policies.
Copies medical records, completes insurance forms and reports, and handles all internal and external communications and correspondence.
Files charts using numerical and color coding system.
Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
SCRIBE SPECIFIC DUTIES
Record details of chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, past medical history, social history, family medical history, disease risk factors, medications and allergies.
Record details of physical exam including pertinent positives and negatives, noted abnormalities and patient general condition.
Enter orders as desired by medical provider.
Assist in discharge of patient from practice including instructions, orders, and prescriptions
Other duties as directed.
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Completion of a Clinical Medical Assistant program OR Completion of a Medical Assistant program with 2 years hands on experience performing clinical duties required
• Two years experience in a Physician Office preferred
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification within the first year of hire required