Exciting Opportunities for Medical Scribes in NJ
If you are currently employed as a medical scribe in NJ for a company such as ScribeAmerica, ACI Medical & Dental School can help you take the next step in your career in the medical field. As an entry level member of a medical team, Medical Scribes gain valuable first-hand experience working along physicians in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other professional settings. At ACI, you can use that experience as you become a certified Medical Assistant, or take the next step towards becoming a Physician’s Assistant.
The Role of a Certified Medical Assistant
By completing our Medical Assistant Certification Program, ACI students will be certified through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and prepared to work as Medical Assistants, an in-demand role on a medical team with a growing job outlook (a 29% increase over the next 8 years according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics).
The responsibilities of a Medical Assistant include:
- Assisting doctors in physical exams and minor surgeries
- Taking patients’ vital signs, height and weight measurements
- Updating patient electronic health records (EHR)
- Sterilizing medical instruments and sanitizing examination rooms
- Performing EKGs and phlebotomy procedures.
- Other clinical procedures as required by the medical facility
- A thorough understanding of Medical terminology, Anatomy and physiology, Medical law and ethics, and HIPAA regulations will be utilized throughout the Medical Assistant’s typical day.
- Front office procedures including answering phones and scheduling appointments
Becoming a certified Medical Assistant is a great next step into a career in the medical field for current Medical Scribes.
What Does a Medical Scribe Do?
A medical scribe is an important part of a medical team that can work in a variety of medical settings including hospitals and doctors offices. Medical Scribes function as a personal assistant to a physician, sometimes following them through their work day and charting their patient interactions in real time. Their primary responsibility is to take notes during patient visits and manage and maintain Electronic Health Records (EHR) so that physicians can focus on patient care.
EHRs significantly improve patient care, and allow a medical office to keep track of all important information from a patient’s visit, including prescriptions, vital signs, past medical history, and more. EHRs reduce the risk of medical error by providing physicians with more accurate and clear records.
What is the Job Outlook for Medical Scribes?
With the rise in popularity of EHRs, Medical Scribes are an emerging and quickly growing profession. According to Michael Murphy, MD, CEO of ScribeAmerica in an interview with Verywell: “Medical Scribes are going to be the standard in healthcare and will be part of the team: a physician, nurse, tech, and a Medical Scribe….as EMR, federal, and insurance regulations continue to impact physician productivity, the need for assisted documentation will grow.” On the job outlook for medical scribes, Murphy said “Medical Scribes should be in high demand as physicians are looking to streamline processes, become more efficient and less data entry specialists.”
ACI Can Help NJ Medical Scribes on the Path To Becoming a Physician’s Assistant!
To become a Physician’s Assistant, NJ students must obtain a master’s degree from an accredited institution. This typically requires two years of full-time postgraduate education. They must also pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
Additionally, Physician’s Assistant program applicants are required to have a minimum of 200 hours of volunteer / patient contact hours. If you are a Medical Scribe working towards becoming a licensed Physician’s Assistant, ACI Medical & Dental School can help you.
By completing our Medical Assistant Certification Program, you will fulfill at least 100 of your required volunteer / patient contact hours by completing the on-site internship included with the program.
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By completing our Medical & Dental Administrative Assistant Program, students will be Certified Electronic Health Record Specialists within three to six months, ready to take on the responsibilities of a Medical Scribe. In as little as 16 weeks, our program will fulfill at least 180 required training hours and qualify you for gainful employment in the medical field while you continue working towards becoming a Physician’s Assistant. If you are a Medical Scribe interested in taking the next step in your career, contact ACI Medical & Dental School today to learn more about our program!
