Scribe/Medical Writer

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, PASchedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pmWhy 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 haveEvaluates 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 emergenciesEnter charge information as designated by the physicianMaintains 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 EnglishHigh 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 hireBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Act 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran