Medical Scribe, Per Diem - Ophthalmology, Santa Monica

Description

In this Medical Scribe role, you will support our physicians in the Santa Monica Ophthalmology clinic. You will be responsible for keeping the physician moving in the office and medical record support services. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Document patient-physician interaction while patients are being examined
• Prepare electronic charts of upcoming new and established patients
• Review patient records and charts for accuracy
• Review After Visit Summary with patients and provide educational materials
• Review the provider's schedule
• Assist with general administrative work when not scribing

Salary Range: $26.94/hour

This is a per diem "as needed" employment. May convert to Career.

Anticipated work schedule is Thursdays and Fridays 8am-5pm, but schedule may vary depending on physician needs.

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.
• 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

• 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.