Medical Scribe

The specific tasks of the scribe are dependent upon the physician/.provider. The core responsibility of the scribe is to follow the provider throughout the assigned time period and chart patient encounters in real-time using a medical office's Electronic Health Record, existing templates or paper records. The scribe is limited to recording interactions as dictated by the physician/provider and as such must not interject their own observations or impressions. The position is a clerical role and does not involve direct patient care.

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.

• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.

• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Chart patient encounters in real-time during office visits

• Reviews documentation to determine accuracy

• Manage and sort medical documents in the EMR system

• Generate referral letters for physicians

• Assist physician with e-Scribing.

• Assist with other office functions as needed