**Primary City/State:**

Tucson, Arizona

**Department Name:**

Memory Disorders Clinic-Tucson

**Work Shift:**

Day

**Job Category:**

Administrative Services

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are a satellite clinic to Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Phoenix and excited with our new endeavor here in Tucson. Having the opportunity to make a difference by bringing new services to Tucson, especially for patients and their loved ones.

As a **Medical Office Scribe,** you'll witnesses all of the action close-up and first-hand: as you work side by side healthcare professionals. While a Scribe does not perform clinical work (e.g., does not touch patients, does not practice medicine), they play a pivotal role by standing alongside healthcare professionals dictating notes and following providers into the exam rooms to take notes. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime professional experience that should not be missed by anyone who is considering a career in healthcare!

**Schedule** : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am - 5pm

Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Research Health Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation and to providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing this devastating disease. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders research and care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position records medical details, gathers data, and coordinates tests, orders and results as necessary to ensure an accurate and complete medical record. Assembles and maintains patients' health information in medical records and charts by assisting medical providers and physicians. No medical decision making is performed.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Accompanies provider during patient examination.

2. Accurately and thoroughly documents pertinent patient information as instructed by the provider. Records details of chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, social history, past medical history, family medical history, allergies, medications, problems and diagnoses, history and physical, and any pertinent positive and negative findings.

3. May propose orders in the EHR based on clinical setting.

4. Documents details of procedures and treatments, laboratory test results, radiology test results and assists with documenting radiographic impressions performed by the provider.

5. Assists with verifying all tests (lab, x ray, EKG, etc.) have been completed and the results have been received, reviewed and recorded in the medical record.

6. Selects patient education leaflets from the EHR as instructed by the provider.

7. Assists in preparing paperwork for patient discharge.

8. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

9. Works under the direction of Physicians or independent licensed practitioner providing documentation assistance. Internal customers include patients, facility personnel, medical providers and physicians. External customers may include patient family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Employees working at Banner Scottsdale Sports Medicine, second floor must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience in acute care or multi-specialty clinic using electronic medical record software or maintaining medical records.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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