Are you detail-oriented, passionate about healthcare, and ready to make a difference? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is looking for a Scribe/Medical Writer to support a medical oncology physician at our Carlisle outpatient center. This is your chance to join a team that feels like family while enjoying a positive work-life balance.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
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One day a week remote work for pre-charting from the comfort of your home.
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Competitive starting pay and full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
What We’re Looking For:
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Someone who wants to contribute to a supportive team environment.
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Strong typing skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
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Experience in a medical office setting; bonus points for prior scribe or transcription experience.
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Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Your Impact:
As a vital member of the medical staff, you’ll work closely with the physician to ensure accurate documentation in the EMR. Responsibilities include:
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Recording physician-patient conversations and summarizing consultations.
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Managing clerical tasks like printing lab reports and scheduling.
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Operating electronic medical records and anticipating physician needs to keep patient care flowing smoothly.
If you’re ready to join a team that values your skills and supports your growth, apply today and become part of something meaningful!
Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, answering phones, scanning, abstracting, checking patients in and out, helping with work queues, etc.
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Remains as close to physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.
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At times, guides patient to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are made.
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Provides patient with assistants while they are exiting the exam room to expedite patient flow.
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Monitors examination room and any physical limitations that the patient may have
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Evaluates the condition of the exam room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.
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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).
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Learns the personality and preferences of each physician, recognizing differences and abiding by them when working with each particular physician.
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Accommodates the needs of the patient for the exam.
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Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies
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Enter charge information as designated by the physician
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Maintains 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.
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Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.
