Medical Scribe

Wound Care Advantage; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wound Care Advantage is seeking a full-time Medical Scribe for its UCLA program. The role focuses on accurate documentation during patient-provider interactions, fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Enjoy a work-life balance without night, weekend, or holiday shifts and access a variety of benefits including generous time off and educational reimbursement.

Benefits

Multiple health plan options

Generous time off package

Employee Assistance Program

Advancement and growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably outpatient health services.
• Certified medical transcriptionist (CMT) status preferred.
• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Document clinical services in real-time during provider visits.
• Ensure compliance with legal and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide scribe support without direct patient care involvement.

Skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Writing skills

Education

High School Degree or GED equivalence

Tools

EMR software

Word processing equipment

Job description

Do you want...

To make a difference in saving lives?

Work-Life Balance?

The chance to grow professionally?

If so, Wound Care Advantage is the place to be! We are currently looking to hire an FT Medical Scribe for our UCLA wound care program.

At WCA, we are committed to employee empowerment, team building, and a great work-life balance. We do our best to make sure that all our employees have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to enjoy a rewarding career. Additionally, with no requirement to be on call, or work nights, weekends, and holidays, you'll still be able to enjoy life outside of work.

Job Summary

This person will ensure proper documentation of clinical services for providers. The scribe will be present during the provider's performance of clinical service and document on behalf of the physician the clinically relevant findings as directed by the provider during the course of the service. This person will be filling out paperwork, summaries and referral letters after a visit and entering data into medical records.The scribe position is not one that can examine the patient in any clinical capacity, nor interject his/her own direct patient care observations or impressions in the scribed documentation. Other duties include:

• Scribe in real-time in the exam room to provide enhanced interaction between patient and provider.
• Familiarity with medical terminology to translate jargon and abbreviations to become part of a patient's electronic medical file.
• Responsible for documenting all information obtained from the patient, services/testing done, and results of any services/testing in the Electronic Medical Record(EMR).
• Adhere to legal requirements for medical report style and confidentiality requirements.
• Comply with all national and local PHI laws including HIPAA and HITECH.
• Comply with all facility, department, and company policies and procedures.
• Consulate with the care team and other providers on patient needs.
• Scribes do not participate in any patient care and should refer all requests related to patient care to the responsible provider or nursing staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

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Qualifications

• A High School Degree or GED equivalence.
• Certified medical transcriptionist (CMT) status is preferred, but not required.
• Clinical certificates, such as MA or EMT, are preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably in outpatient health services.
• Computer experience including familiarity with EMR software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including English usage, and grammar.
• Familiar with medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, clinical medicine.
• Ability to operate designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment.
• Fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus in accordance with Federal CDC and State/Local regulatory guidance.
  
  

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

• Multiple health plan options for you and your dependents.
• Excellent Company Culture that Promotes Work-Life Balance
• Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• On-the-Job Training
• Opportunities for Educational Reimbursement
• Generous Time Off package, including Up to 9 Days of Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks of PTO, 7 Paid Holidays per year, 5 Float days per year, and 4 Volunteer Days.
• Additionally, as a company, we are proactive members of the community, and offer our FT employees 4 volunteer days per year. Get paid to contribute to a cause you believe in!
• Employee Assistance Program- We understand that life happens, and our EAP program offers real support for real-life problems.
• …and so much more!
  
  

Check out our Blog link below to learn more about why you want to work with us!

https://thewca.com/2022/04/13/the-best-place-to-work-in-wound-care/