For more than 20 years, the physicians at Kansas City Bone and Joint Clinic have utilized the role of a scribe in their orthopedic practice. Chances are that if you’ve been seen by one of our physicians in this century, they have been accompanied by a team member and a laptop. The job of a scribe helps to ensure that you receive your doctors undivided attention during your office visit.
What is a Scribe?
A scribe ensures that the information collected during your office visit is being recorded directly into your chart in real time. Therefore, the doctor can focus on you and your needs while the scribe updates your electronic medical record in a timely manner. The scribe is able to fulfill prescription requests electronically in an instant, as well as prepare any orders needed. For instance, if any special diagnostic testing or physical therapy was recommended, the scribe can have this prepared under the direction of the physician.
Why Do I Need My Orders Right Away?
The ability to have these orders completed during the visit allows for our pre-certification department to begin authorization before you even reach the checkout desk! In addition to the above examples, another benefit of utilizing a scribe is their ability to access your available records to provide the doctor with your most accurate and up -to-date information. Above all, using a scribe makes our specialization in personalized care second to none!
Apart from documentation and resources, a scribe is also a great tool to utilize for any in office procedures. Having a third hand is useful for assisting with casting, bracing, injection administration, suture removal, or wound care.
Having a physician utilize a scribe is essential for a more personalized approach to healthcare. The physicians at Kansas City Bone and Joint utilize a scribe so they can focus on what is most important… YOU!