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General Information

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Variable based on departmental needs; work schedule will be between the hours of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Posted Date
07/01/2025
Salary Range: $25.66 - 25.66 Hourly
Employment Type
6 - Staff: Per Diem
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
25290

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Scribe to support our multi-specialty Ophthalmology providers in Santa Monica. You will support them by documenting patient encounters and assisting with administrative duties to ensure efficient clinical operations. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
  • Document accurate and complete patient histories, exams, progress notes, procedures, clinical impressions, plans, and follow-up
  • Transfer lab and radiology results into the chart from electronic systems or dictation
  • Pend orders and referrals in CareConnect for physician signature
  • Print and review After Visit Summaries with patients and provide educational materials
  • Assist with preparation of appeal letters for treatments or testing
  • Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Salary Range: $25.66 Hourly

This is a part-time per diem position. May convert to Career. 

Job Qualifications

Required:
  • 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.
  •  Willingness to work a flexible 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
  •  Previous experience with electronic medical records such as Medhost, EPIC, Cerner, etc.
  •  Detailed knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to distinguish different exams and medical diagnoses is required.
  •  Knowledge of E&M codes and the level of documentation necessary for each billing level.