Department/Unit: Emergency Medicine General Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $40,495.10 - $52,643.64 Primary Job Responsibilities: • The Scribe works side-by-side with a provider as they see patients. • The Scribe provides real-time charting by shadowing the provider throughout their schedule and performs a variety of tasks including recording the patient's history and chief complaints, transcribing the physical exam, ordering x-rays, recording diagnostic test results, and coordinating with departmental resources about tests, orders, radiology, and results. • Accompanies the provider into the patient examination room to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the provider encounter with the patient and detailed information including any procedures performed by the provider. • Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms and follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the provider. • Records details of physical exam, including pertinent positives and negatives, noting abnormalities and patient general condition • Adds proper documentation-inserts as required. • Adheres to HIPAA laws. • Transcribes and facilitates patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications and referrals; submits orders as desired by medical provider; and checks constantly for results of those orders. Education: + High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: + Basic understanding of medical terminology and general medical knowledge + Strong communication skills, written and verbal. + Excellent listening and note-taking skills. + Detail oriented with proven ability to work effectively under conditions requiring accuracy. + Excellent organizational and time management skills + Ability to remain calm in a fast paced, at times stressful environment. + Computer proficiency Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​ Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.