Medical Scribe

To Help Everyone Health & Wellness Centers; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

To Help Everyone Health & Wellness Centers is seeking a Medical Scribe to support physicians in a South Los Angeles clinic. The role focuses on transcribing histories and physicals, entering data into the electronic health record, and documenting orders and procedures with strict adherence to confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

The position requires a high school diploma and strong medical terminology knowledge; CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Must be able to organize and track patient information efficiently.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Accompany physician to examination room to transcribe history and physical.
• Document physician encounters accurately in the EHR.
• Enter patient orders (labs, imaging, meds) and follow up instructions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.
• Assist with documentation of procedures performed and diagnoses.
• Attend meetings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Medical Unit Manager, the Medical 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 dictation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician’s encounter with the patient and others present
• Greets all patients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Perform documentation in EHR software for physicians for all patients
• Handles confidential material while protecting its strict confidentiality under HIPPA guidelines
• Speak clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information while
• Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.
• Document any procedures performed by the physician
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
• Add Chief Complaints to ECW
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to distinguish different exams and medical diagnoses
• Ability to work independently and a self-starter with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer proficiency
• They must have exceptional organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system is highly desirable
• Bilingual preferred
• Obtain CPR within two weeks of hire

T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers is a nonprofit community clinic in South Los Angeles. For more than 50 years, we've provided high-quality, low cost healthcare and preventative education for all.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers is a nonprofit community clinic in South Los Angeles. For more than 50 years, we've provided high-quality, low cost healthcare and preventative education for all.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.