Unlicensed Medical jobs

Job Summary

A Scribe is an unlicensed position that does not and may not act independently but assists with the Physician’s or licensed independent practitioner’s dictation and/or activities. The role of the scribe is to increase physician productivity and reduce patient length of stay by helping to manage a patient’s journey through the department. The scribe will anticipate the needs of their assigned provider and department flow by monitoring lab results, radiology reports, and consults as well as ensuring prompt communication with other healthcare staff. In addition, the scribe will work to improve patient satisfaction by updating patients on wait times as well as helping to facilitate re-evaluations and reminding their physicians of prescriptions and discharge instructions. All assistance will be under the direct oversight and control of the physician, and subject to the physician’s review and approval of actions taken to facilitate documentation and communication during patient care. The support activities provided by the Scribe under the physician’s direct oversight and control are intended to improve patient flow and satisfaction. Such activities may include:

• Tracking the various elements of the patient chart to notify the physician when all documentation requirements are complete.

• Facilitating the communication and coordination between the physician and other components of patient care such as tests, labs, imaging, and medical records,

• Other administrative or clerical support required by the physician.

  
  

SPECIFIC DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND LIMITATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Some college level coursework in pre-med related courses (i.e. biology, chemistry, physics)

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations

• Satisfactory completion of any hospital screening requirements such as criminal background checks, drug screening, and health screening Satisfactory completion of any hospital or privacy training

• Satisfactory completion of the ScribeCanada training program

• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications

• Typing speed of 60+ WPM

• Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the healthcare team

• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families

• Bilingualism (English and French) for all Quebec sites

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• • Flexibility in scheduling

  • Coping with the sometimes high-pressure enviroment

  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Emergency Department

  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• • Standing for long periods of time

  • Frequent walking for short distances

  • Repetitive motion work with keyboards, physical writing