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Scribe

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A scribe performs all clerical and information technology functions for a physician in a specialty clinic setting, including primary responsibility for the operation of electronic health records and electronic dictation systems. Their primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the physician and has no direct involvement in patient care. They must be able to anticipate physician needs to facilitate the flow of clinic. They must also be discreet, tactful, and unobtrusive in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care. A scribe requires good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated. Adaptability and versatility are also especially important. 

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