Medical Assistant Scribe

Integrated Pain Management Medical Group, Inc.; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Boomerang Healthcare in Brentwood, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant Scribe to support physicians and improve clinic efficiency. This on-site role involves documenting visits, managing EMR/dictation systems, and assisting with referrals and clerical tasks.

The candidate should have a Medical Assistant course, a High School Diploma or GED, and BCLS with AED. Spanish/English bilingual ability is strongly preferred; the position includes collaboration with the Clinic Operation Manager and on-site

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school
• Current BCLS with AED certificates
• Experience in a medical clinic, hospital or SNF setting: 1 year
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical documentation
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Comfort using Electronic Medical Record software (training provided)
• Ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Excellent interpersonal skills for patient, professional, and coworker communication
• Knowledge of confidentiality per HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Ability to anticipate patient needs and take proactive measures
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately document medical visits and procedures as performed by the physician
• Record patient medical history and physical exams
• Document procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals
• Provide patient education and explanations of risks and benefits
• Dictate diagnoses, prescriptions, and follow-up instructions
• Prepare referral letters as directed by the physician
• Manage dictation, faxing, phone calls, and clerical tasks
• Research referral contacts and coordinate referrals as needed
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical data in the medical record
• Support quality reporting and workflow improvements
• Proofread medical documents for accuracy and grammar

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Microsoft Excel

EMR software

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant course

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Medical Assistant Scribe

Full Time Brentwood, Brentwood, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2406

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

The primary goal of a Medical Scribe is to increase the efficiency and the productivity of the physician they are working for. The Medical Scribe allows the doctor to focus on what is most important, the patient.

A summary of Medical Scribes duties includes performingall clericaland information technology functions for a physician in a clinic setting. This includes primary responsibility of operating the electronic health records and electronic dictation system. You also must be able to anticipate physician needs to facilitate the flow of clinic. This is an on-site position. Medical Assistants receive clinical supervision and direction solely from licensed providers. The Clinic Operation Manager provides administrative and operational oversight only.

This role supports Brentwood 4 days and Walnut Creek 1 day.

What you will do:

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:
• Patient medical history and physical exam.
• Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
• Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
• Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up.
• Prepare referral letters as directed by the physician.
• Dictation/faxing/phone calls and clerical tasks. Medical Scribes are asked to prepare referral letters as directed by the physician, via dictation or summary of the medical record. Medical Scribe also ensures that reports or tests attached. You may be asked to research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, manage the providers schedule and other clerical tasks as assigned.
• Medical Scribes also spot mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and check to correct the information to reduce errors. All addenda must be signed off by a physician. Medical Scribes ensure that all clinical data, lab or other rest results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record. Alert physician when chart is incomplete. Medical Scribes must comply with specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential.
• Medical Scribes collects, organizes, and catalogs date for physician quality reporting system and other quality improvement efforts and format for submission. You will assist in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow-up and compliance.
• Medical Scribes proofread and edit all the physician's medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar and often follow the provider to various offices.
• Performs additional responsibilities as appropriate to the role and scope of practice.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school.
• Current BCLS with AED certificates.
• Experience in a medical clinic, hospital or SNF setting: 1 year
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical documentation.
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Must be comfortable using Electronic Medical Record software (we will train the successful candidate to use our software).
• Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, medical professionals, and co-workers.
• Knowledge of all state and federal regulations pertaining to confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA, treatment, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to anticipate patient needs and take proactive measures to meet those needs and resolve issues (within scope of practice).
• Interested in being an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
• Bi-lingual - Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Compensation Range:

$23.00 to $25.00 Hourly

All compensation ranges are posted based on internal equity, job requirements, experience, and geographical locations.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Amazing work/life balance
• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits (PPO & HMO)
• 401(K) Plan with Employer Matching
• License & Tuition Reimbursements
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holiday
• Employee Perks and Discount Programs
• Supportive environment to help you grow and succeed

Boomerang Healthcare (BHC) is a multidisciplinary and comprehensive team of experienced, committed healthcare providers that treat pain. Our team of doctors approaches each patient with one goal in mind: to help patients return to normal daily activities. We work with our patients to identify the cause of their pain and create a personalized treatment plan, recognizing that no two patients are alike, and neither is their pain. Our providers create a comprehensive care plan, then monitor, manage and coordinate patient access to health services at BHC.

Boomerang Healthcare strives to be a diverse workforce that reflects, at all job levels, the patients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Boomerang Healthcare is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact us.