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Medical Scribe Position Advertised in Dallas area - our jobs are disappearing to EMR

Posted: Oct 31, 2011

Saw these ads posted in a Dallas paper:

Ad #1

Medical Scribe Position

We are a high volume podiatry practice in the Irving area. We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic, good communication skills, and an ability to multitask. The scribe works to facilitate patient flow through the clinic and ensure an acurate and complete medical record for each patient. The scribe assists the medical provider by accompanying them during the medical history taking and exam, recording details both into the medical record, and EMR system. The scribe may also be asked to assist in some back office duties which are listed below.

Must have a positive attitude, excellent clinical & computer skills & must type at least 45 wpm Bilingual a plus! This is a full time position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: rooming patients & taking histories, clinical & surgical assisting, surgical set-up, prepping specimens for pathology, stocking & maintaining exam rooms, patient pre & post operative counseling and education, and triage patients calls.

Ad #2

Part time EMR scanning

Our office has switched to electronic medical records. We need someone to organize and scan the current paper charts into the system. This is an entry level job that does not require experience, HOWEVER, if you do a great job there certainly is the possibility of a full time job and advancement.

Pay is hourly $8-$10 , with an expected 18 to 32 hours a week. A good first job for a new Medical Assistant.

This is great way to get experience in the medical field with some flexibility in hours.

I don't see this as taking our jobs... - sm

[ In Reply To ..]
Job number one is actually no different than hiring an in-house transcriber. If they are that busy, I wouldn't think one scribe would be enough :)

Job number two doesn't take away anything at all. They are just copying papers, not typing them. Someone is going to have to type the reports into the EMR when this is all done. Maybe that part is the "advancement?"

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