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Job Description

Job Description

Status: Full Time – 36 hours/week. Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands; must be able to work flexible hours and weekend/holiday rotation. Low census may be utilized in accordance with hospital policy.

Role/Position Definition: Responsible to document the dictated patient history, physical examination, family, social, and past medical histories as well as document procedures, lab orders, lab results, dictated radiographic impressions, and any other information pertaining to the patient's encounter in the healthcare office. Cooperates with all members of the health team to meet total patient needs.

Qualifications/Position Requirements:

· EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION

o High School graduate or equivalency, required.

o Completion of a formal MA training or 1+ years of healthcare experience required.

o Excellent computer knowledge and typing abilities.

o Previous experience working with the general public, required.

o Ability to multi-task and consistently communicate in a professional manner.

o For LPN and RN: Current Michigan Board of nursing license with required renewals.

o Certification as a Medical Scribe, required, or completed within 1 week of hire date with a one year commitment required.

o BLS-Healthcare Provider certification required within 3 months of hire, if do not have a current card.

· PERSONAL/SKILLS

o Demonstrates ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, providers and all other support hospital personnel.

o Ability to promote and adapt to change in order to remain current with standards of practice and services in the healthcare practice setting.

o Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to document patients care as dictated by a provider in a clear manner, following all local, state, and federal guidelines for documentation.

o Evidence of a sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty and positive attitude.

o Demonstrates ability to manage multiple tasks in a stressful situation while maintaining composure and excellence in the delivery of services.

o Demonstrate organizational ability to maintain and coordinate both electronic and paper records related to patient care for multiple patients at a time.

o Supports and contributes to the total hospital system by maintaining a hospital-wide perspective and serving on department/hospital committees as indicated.

o Knowledge and ability to learn to use various office equipment including: computers, multiple computer software programs, copiers, fax, printers, multi-line phone system, and other office equipment.

Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer: McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.