Medical Assistant Scribe - Atlanta, United States - Thomas Eye Group

Description

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Job Location
SANDY SPRINGS - Sandy Springs, GA

Medical Assistant Scribe

This individual is responsible for providing accurate documentation and summarization of the ocular examination and recommendations while maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status.

The Scribe must correctly summarize and document 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 justification of decisions reached when appropriate).The scribe observes the patient and the physician and assists when appropriate during the exam, including but not limited to: holding the patients head in the slit lamp, providing additional medications and/or instruments, following directions in a medical emergency. Maintains an awareness of the patients 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 education materials for the patient to review at home.

REQUIREMENTS

• High level of grammar and excellent spelling ability
• BS degree related to medical/healthcare field is preferred.
• Experience with EMR