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RWJBarnabas Health Medical Scribe Intern (Full Time) Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine - Lakewood and Toms River, NJ in Toms River, New Jersey
Medical Scribe Intern (Full Time) Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine - Lakewood and Toms River, NJReq #:46317
Category:Medical Scribe
Status:Full-Time
Shift:See Job Summary Details
Facility:Emergency Medicine Associates
Department:ER Physician - CMC
Location:
Emergency Medicine Associates, 99 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08755
*Please note that your candidacy with one application will be reviewed for Full Time Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Medical Scribe Intern opportunities within Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ and Community Medical Center- Toms River, NJ
Job Overview:
The Medical Scribe Intern will participate in an extended Medical Scribe Training Program. Selected participants will undergo a training program to become a certified Medical Scribe and will have final placements throughout the RWJBH System
A Medical Scribe is responsible for providing documentation assistance and scribe services in the Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Departments at the direction of a Physician or Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). The medical scribe job allows the clinician to focus on each patient, spend more time at the bedside, and work more efficiently. A medical scribe does not act independently, but documents the clinician s previously determined dictation and/or activities in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Orientation, Training and Ongoing Education Requirements:
Orientation:
Attend RWJBH new employee orientation
Complete RWJBH employee health requirements
Training:
Demonstrate ability to perform Medical Scribe duties through successful completion of Training: Four-week, full-time, classroom-based remote Training on:
- Scope of the Job
HIPAA and Log-In Procedures
EMR Navigation and Functionality
Medical Terminology
Physician Note Documentation
Principles of Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement
Three-week full-time, on-the-job training alongside experienced Medical Scribes and Clinicians including:
- Orientation to the Emergency Department
EMR Navigation and Functionality specific to the site
Application of classroom-based training to clinical setting
National Certification Exam
Employee will sit for a nationally accredited Medical Scribe certification
Ongoing Education
Review emails regarding documentation updates
Complete RWJBH corporate annual education
Attend Quarterly Site Meetings and Annual Department Meeting
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma
Preferred:
Completion of Biology/Science coursework at the undergraduate level or above.
Work experience in a direct patient care clinical setting may be considered in lieu of Biology/Science coursework.
Work, volunteer, or shadowing experience in the healthcare field (e.g. medical scribe, clinical technician in a hospital, medical assistant in a doctor s office, EMT)
General medical knowledge and basic medical terminology
Ability to follow HIPAA guidelines
Ability to apply the principles of billing and coding to physician charts
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Superb listening and note-taking skills
Detail-oriented resulting in accurate and thorough work
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Able to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment
Computer proficiency
Ability to type 50 words per minute adjusted for errors
Scheduling Requirements:
Hiring for both Full Time Day Shifts and Full Time Night Shifts
Day shift start times vary between the hours of 6:00am-6:00pm and the Medical Scribe would be expected to rotate through each scheduled start time in between those hours
Night Shift start times vary between the hours of 7:00pm- 10:00pm and the Medical Scribe would be expected to rotate through each scheduled start time in between those hours
Employee will work 2 blocked weekends (Sat and Sun) per month with the other weekends off
Shifts are 7 days a week
Employee will rotate through all day OR all night shifts
Full Time role with a guaranteed 30 hours per week, but typical shifts will be a total of 36 hours per week
Essential Functions:
Take verbal dictations or take notes while accompanying clinicians in patient rooms
Document clinician s dictations into the EMR, that reflect the full complexity of care provided; including patient history, physical exams, procedures, orders, diagnostics, medications and conversations with the patient, family, or consulting clinicians
Gather and input patient information from external sources (e.g. outpatient diagnostics, nursing home records, EMS run sheets, etc.). Place phone calls to PMD offices, pharmacies, etc. as requested by the clinician
Actively listen to all conversations pertaining to patient care between the clinician and other healthcare providers, patients, family, etc. and document relevant information into the EMR
Ensure documentation meets requirements for risk management, billing, etc.
Keep clinicians informed of resulting diagnostics and troubleshoot delays in those results
Seek out missing or previously not dictated information from clinicians to complete the physician chart
Alert the clinician when the physician chart is ready for their review
Follow site downtime protocol when necessary, offer to help other scribes or clinicians with physician charts
Assist the clinician in navigating the EMR
Identify and anticipate clinician need and respond in an effective manner
Perform other duties as assigned
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering
a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer