Transcript Clinical Jobs: Medical Scribe, Pharmacy Technician, CNA

Clinical Jobs:
Medical Scribe, Pharmacy Technician, CNA, and EMT
November 18, 2015
5 points (Academic/Workshop)
Medical Scribe
Medical Scribe
What is a medical scribe? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yCOWuZe7_o
The doctor’s personal assistant who helps to ensure
that
the doctor is working as efficiently as possible.
Perform the duties that would ordinarily slow the
doctor
down and prevent him/her from seeing more patients.
Essentially the doctor’s shadow, ready to assist him/her with anything
they need.
Part of the healthcare team.
Required Training
Classroom and clinical preparation
Proficiency in typing tests
Proficiency in medical terminology and the parts of an EMR required
for billing
Medical Scribe - Responsibilities
Completing the electronic medical record (EMR)
History of Present Illness (HPI)
Review of Systems (ROS)
Physical Exam Findings (PE)
all other billing points necessary - reassessment, consultation, disposition, etc.
Informing the physician when new patients and pertinent lab and radiology results arrive
Interacting with the other members of the medical team to guarantee efficient patient care
Maintaining professional relationships and confidentiality
Long-term commitment (not seasonal)
Shift possibilities: early morning to overnight
Medical Scribe - Benefits
Build personal relationships with the physicians
mentorship
letters of recommendation
learn about their life and the pros/cons of physician-hood
financial side of medicine
Build personal relationships with other pre-health students
First-hand exposure to medicine and being part of the healthcare team
Ability to learn how to handle stressful situations
Familiarization in EMR, medical terminology, and HIPAA
Development of skills necessary to work as a team
Great experiences to discuss in professional school interviews
Development of computer skills.
Medical Scribe - Opportunities
Work in an emergency room or outpatient clinic setting.
Current Opportunities During Undergrad:
ProScribe - WACO @ Providence Hospital and surrounding clinics
Contact Brittnye Screws (Project Leader) at [email protected]
Scribe-ology - WACO @ Hillcrest Hospital
Contact [email protected]
For Gap Years:
ScribeAmerica (Austin, El Paso, Galveston, DFW, Houston,
Midland, Lubbock, San Antonio, Texarkana)
PhysAssist (Austin, College Station, DFW, Houston,
San Antonio)
Elite Medical Scribes (Fort Worth and Baytown)
Scribe Connect (Dallas)
Pharmacy Technician
What is a Pharmacy Technician?
Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of
pharmacists and compound of mix medications and call
physicians for prescription refill authorization
List of common duties:
Take the information needed to fill a prescription from customers or health
professionals
Measure amounts of medication for prescriptions
Package and label prescriptions
Organize inventory and alert pharmacists to any shortages of medications or
supplies
Accept payment for prescriptions and process insurance claims
Enter customer or patient information, including any prescriptions taken, into
a computer system
Answer phone calls from customers
Arrange for customers to speak with pharmacists if customers have
questions about medications or health matters
Requirements
Training:
Many technicians learn through on-the-job training
Some attend programs offered through vocational schools or community
colleges
Programs cover a variety of subjects, such as arithmetic used in pharmacies,
recordkeeping, ways of dispensing medications, and pharmacy law and
ethics. Technicians also learn the names, uses, and doses of medications.
Most programs also include clinical experience opportunities, in which
students gain hands-on experience in a pharmacy.
Customer-service skills. Pharmacy
technicians spend much of their time
interacting with customers.
Detail oriented. Serious health problems can
result from mistakes in filling prescriptions.
Although the pharmacist is responsible for
ensuring the safety of all medications
dispensed, pharmacy technicians should be
detail oriented so that complications are
avoided.
Math skills. Pharmacy technicians need to
have an understanding of the math concepts
used in pharmacies when counting pills and
compounding medications.
Organizational skills. Working as a pharmacy
technician involves balancing a variety of
responsibilities. Pharmacy technicians need
good organizational skills to complete the work
delegated by pharmacists while at the same
time providing service to customers or
patients.
Job Benefits
● The median annual wage for pharmacy
technicians was $29,320 in May 2012
● Exposure helping people and providing a
need
● Experience of working in coordination with
people
● Way to become familiarized with drugs- both
names and pharmacology
Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA)
What is a CNA?
A CNA or certified nurses assistant is someone “who cares for physically or mentally ill, injured,
disabled, or infirm individuals in hospitals, nursing care facilities, and mental health settings.” -[BLS.gov]
CNAs are…
the eyes and ears of the healthcare
team- CNA’s work closer with the
patient than any other provider
the defenders of the patient by
monitoring and asking questions such
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Is my patient safe?
Am I protecting their privacy?
Am I doing everything possible to protect their dignity?
How can I encourage my patient to be independent as
possible?
Does my patient want to talk?
Requirements
Need to:
● Own a high school diploma or GED
(for hospitals and long-term care
facilities)
● Be emotionally and physically stable
● Complete a training program
● Pass a State-Certified Test
● Pass a background test and drug
screen
Training Program:
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Minimum federal requirement for nursing homes is 75
hours
Some employers will have own standards
Training programs are offered through high schools, trade
schools, technical schools, community colleges, and
hospitals
Training includes theoretical and hands-on practice
Training topics include procedures, body mechanics,
physiology, nutrition, infection control, communication and
resident rights.
Must renew license every year! Training varies between 12
and 14 hours by state
ManyC N A course that teach a vast range of skills that can
be utilized in hospital settings. E
x . phlebotomy
Job Benefits
● Median Annual Wage- $24,010
● Salary varies by :
1. Type of facility (In general, hospitals
pay more than nursing home or inhome care)
2. Experience
3. State you live in
4. Required duties (more technical and
precise = higher wages due to the
need for more training and more
responsibility ex. some CNA are
certified in phlebotomy)
● Exposure to the human side of medicine- affirmation of why
you want to go into medicine
● Experience being part of a healthcare team
● Insight on the inner workings of healthcare
● Ability to better coordinate teams when leading as a doctor
● Ability to earn humility through “scut” work
Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT)
What is an EMT?
• A Provider who responds to emergency situations where the
patient may be sick or injured
Certification
Traditionally need 175 - 200 hours of training
Courses usually range from 7 - 16 weeks
Age:
State certification varies
Must be 18 years old to get Nationally Certified
For Texas
Pass both State and National Certification exams
Precepting
Some programs require a certain amount of hands on
training
Continual Education Credits
Must obtain 24 hours of credit every 3 years
Skills Acquired & Responsibilities
How to treat:
Allergic reactions with Epipens
Chest pains with Nitroglycerin
Shortness of breath with oxygen
Asthma with inhalers
Diabetic Emergencies with glucose
Certain indications for Activated
Charcoal for poisonings
Various traumas
CPR
Responsible for:
● Determining and providing all Basic Life
Support treatment to patients
● Assisting the Paramedic with Advanced Life
Support
● Advocating for your patient
● Ensuring the successful transfer of care to the
hospital or alternative provider
Where can I sign up for a course?
Local Fire/Ambulance stations
Most times, if you join a station, they will pay for you to get trained!
County districts Emergency Department
Community Colleges and some 4 - year colleges
Jobs
911 Responder (Paid)
May be limited until 21 years of age
Traditionally shifts are 12 hours or 8 hours long
911 Responder (Volunteer)
Good alternative to being paid
Build great experience working as a team
Find mentors
Non - Emergency Transport
Make sure patient's condition is sustained while transporting
home or other hospital
Salary
Hourly: $10-16
Yearly: $34,000
Medical Scribe – [email protected]
CNA/Pharmacy Technician – [email protected]
EMT – [email protected]