Allegheny Health Network Careers

Position: Scribe
Location: Natrona Heights
Department: Dermatology
Status: Full Time 

Job Summary: Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam and document accurately the physician's encounter with the patient and others present.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the provider in navigating the EHR and entering information into the EHR as directed by the provider.
• Respond to various messages as directed by the provider.
• Locate information for review (i.e., previous notes, reports, test results and laboratory results. Researching information requested by the provider.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the provider.
• Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
• Document any procedures performed by the physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

• Medical transcription training/courses preferred.
• Licensure/ Medical terminology certificate preferred.
• 6 months experience as a medical scribe or 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience as a medical transcriptionist preferred.