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Medical Scribe Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Your job description is the first touchpoint between your company and your new hire. With millions of people searching for jobs on Indeed each month, a great job description can help you attract the most qualified candidates to your open position. To get you started, here are some tips for creating an effective job description.

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Medical Scribe job title

A great job title typically includes a general term, level of experience and any special requirements. The general term will optimize your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience will help you attract the most qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if your position is specialized, consider including the specialization in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbreviations or acronyms to make sure people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

  • Medical Scribe
  • Senior Medical Scribe
  • Medical Scribe (Orthopedics)
  • Medical Scribe (Full-Time)
  • Medical Transcriptionist
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Medical Scribe job summary

A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

Example of a Medical Scribe job summary

Our busy medical practice is currently seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Medical Scribe to assist our healthcare team with documenting patient medical records. The successful applicant will be responsible for documenting accurate and detailed information of patient visits. The ideal candidate will provide the highest quality customer service to patients, adhere to practice protocols and processes, and effectively manage the volume of work without allowing quality to be compromised. If you have prior experience working in a medical practice, we encourage you to apply.

Medical Scribe responsibilities and duties

The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the job reports to.

  • Transcribe patient appointments
  • Manage an average of at least two patients per hour, and a minimum of four patients per hour during peak times
  • Facilitate diagnostic tests and referrals to medical specialists
  • Assist the Physician with fundamental patient care
  • Maintain a clean and professional working environment
  • Assist with training of newly hired Medical Scribes

Medical Scribe qualifications and skills

Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field preferred
  • Successful completion of Medical Assistant training program an asset
  • Experience with medical terminology
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Impeccable verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent bedside manner
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