Medical Scribe - Dermatology (CSSD)

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is seeking a Clinical Scribe to support physicians in ambulatory clinics. Under RN supervision, you will perform real-time charting, capture histories, and document exam findings to help maintain accurate medical records and patient flow.

This role emphasizes privacy, fast typing (60+ wpm), medical terminology knowledge, and computer proficiency to learn clinic systems quickly. Preferred candidates have an Associate’s degree and related scribe training.

Qualifications

• Minimum: HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree.
• One year of experience preferred (may be substituted with relevant education).
• CIMCAT and/or ScribeAmerica Advanced Scribe Training Program desirable.
• Previous medical office/records experience and basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time charting for physicians in ambulatory clinics.
• Assist providers during history-taking and exams and document histories and chief complaints.
• Transcribe physical examinations and record follow-up plans.
• Support patient flow and maintain accurate and complete medical records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing 60+ wpm

Computer proficiency

Privacy and confidentiality

Medical office/Records experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

This employment opportunity is being recruited by Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego on behalf of Children's Specialists of San Diego.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the RN Supervisor, this position is responsible for all real time charting for the physicians. The Scribe works to facilitate patient flow through ambulatory clinics and ensure an accurate and complete medical record for each patient. The Scribe assists the medical provider by accompanying them during the medical history-taking and exam, recording patient's histories and chief complaints, transcribing physical exams and recording plans for follow up care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree
• 1 year of experience (experience may be substituted with appropriate educational background)
• CIMCAT and/or completion of ScribeAmerica Advanced Scribe Training Program
• Previous Medical Office/Records Experience
• Medical Terminology
• Ability to type 60 plus words per minute
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new systems and applications
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families

The expected hiring range for this position is $21.00to $28.88

Children’s Specialists of San Diego is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.