Medical Scribe

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assists doctors/nurse in giving care to assigned patients in an effective and organized manner only under their direct supervision.
- Accomplish patient’s assessment on arrival to clinic.
- Assist physician with patient examination/treatment.
- Ensures patient medical file available before and during consultation.
- Assist physician/nurse in checking approval for patient services and documentation of OPD insurance procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient’s records.
- Inform unit-nursing staff of pending admission and assist patient with admission procedure.
- Reports to Head Nurse and ensures patient care issues are correctly and quickly reported.
- Assist in inpatient areas as directed by Unit Nursing Supervisor.
- Attends and participates in Ward/Unit meetings.
- Participates in performance improvement activities along with nursing department.
- Demonstrate awareness of fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy and participates in JCI activities.
- Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
- Adhere to employer work practices.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and managements.
- Effectively cope with typical job stress.
- Document work processes as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assists doctors/nurse in giving care to assigned patients in an effective and organized manner only under their direct supervision.
- Accomplish patient’s assessment on arrival to clinic.
- Assist physician with patient examination/treatment.
- Ensures patient medical file available before and during consultation.
- Assist physician/nurse in checking approval for patient services and documentation of OPD insurance procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient’s records.
- Inform unit-nursing staff of pending admission and assist patient with admission procedure.
- Reports to Head Nurse and ensures patient care issues are correctly and quickly reported.
- Assist in inpatient areas as directed by Unit Nursing Supervisor.
- Attends and participates in Ward/Unit meetings.
- Participates in performance improvement activities along with nursing department.
- Demonstrate awareness of fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy and participates in JCI activities.
- Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
- Adhere to employer work practices.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and managements.
- Effectively cope with typical job stress.
- Document work processes as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS< SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing/Certificate in Nursing or Physician Assistant/ Midwifery.
- Minimum 1 year experience after qualification preferred.
- Related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Aware of Medical terminology.
- Recognition of physical exam process and ability to record exam details.
- Legible handwriting and ability to accurately record information.
- Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
- Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.
- Good English spoken & written; Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
- Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
- Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
- Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.
- Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
- Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
- Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
- Other: Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.