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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Variable; work schedule will be between the hours of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Posted Date
01/31/2024
Salary Range: $23.86 - 23.86 Hourly
Employment Type
6 - Staff: Per Diem
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
12650

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

As a Medical Scribe, you will assist physicians with various administrative aspects of patient care in the Glaucoma clinic in Westwood. You will work in close association with the assigned physicians and will be part of the medicine team. Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Assist with recording patient history, exam findings, progress notes, procedure notes
  • Follow-up of laboratory and diagnostic results
  • Expediting consults
  • Monitoring the completion of physician medical record documentation to assess for charts completeness and will send incomplete charts back to appropriate physicians
  • Pend orders and referrals in the EMR for MD signature
  • Review After Visit Summary with patients and provide educational materials
  • Assist with preparation and documentation of appeal letters

This is a per diem "as needed" position. Flexible availability required; work schedule and working hours will vary based on operational needs and the physicians' schedule. Working hours can range 15-25/week. May convert to Career.

Salary Range:$23.86-23.86 Hourly

Job Qualifications

Required:
  • Detailed knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to distinguish different exams and medical diagnoses.
  • Ability to perform under the pressure of frequent interruptions and distractions.
  • Ability to proofread very detailed materials and monitor work accurately.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with others.
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to speak clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information.
  • Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility.
  • Knowledge and skill in using various computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email and database software. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, faculty, residents, nurses, students, University representatives, patients and the public.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Ability to organize and track multiple records and requests and follow through in a timely manner.
  • Ability to handle confidential material while protecting its strict confidentiality.
Preferred:
  • A minimum of two years of scribe or related physician support experience.
  • Prior experience with training new Physician Support Assistants.  
  • Previous experience with electronic medical records such as Medhost, EPIC, Cerner, etc.
  • Knowledge of E&M codes and the level of documentation necessary for each billing level.