Orthopedic Scribe - Temp (Orthopedics) (Finance)

Nemours is seeking an Orthopedic Scribe (Full-Time, Temp), to join our team in Melbourne or Orlando, Florida.

Schedule: Monday - Friday. Must be able to travel to our Melbourn Clinic 3 - 4 days a week based on business needs.

Can also be located in Melbourne and must be able to travel to our Orlando Clinic 1 - 2 days a week based on business needs.

The Orthopedic Scribe serves to document patient/parent/guardian information during a clinical visit/encounter as directed by the Orthopedic provider, providing real-time charting by shadowing in the clinic. The Orthopedic Scribe possesses skills, knowledge, and experience specifically within Orthopedics. Tasks for this role include, but not limited to, patient data collection, preparing patient for provider visit, and assisting provider as needed. The role may also be required to assist with appointment check-in, check-out, or scheduling to help support clinic flow as needed or instructed by their manager or the Orthopedic provider to which they are assigned.

• Shadows the medical provider during the medical exam and records the details in the medical record.
• Assists provider with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Documents patient communication and intake information (may include height, weight, head and abdominal circumference, blood pressure, vision and hearing screening, pulse oximetry) accurately and appropriately.
• Conducts Family Education Assessment, pain question, and medication reconciliation.
• Maintains confidentiality and meets HIPAA standards.
• Prepares exam rooms, clinic equipment, and computer for patient visit as needed.
• Performs appointment check-in, check-out, and scheduling as needed, as well as other administrative and clinical tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager or physician within legal (including federal and state statutes, regulations, opinions, and rulings) and ethical boundaries.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Specialized (One (1) year of training beyond high school.)
• Minimum 6 months of experience.
• Computer skills, ability to type minimum 45wpm required.
• Must have customer service, organization, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Travel to our Melbourne Clinic required.