Medical Scribe, Float - Urology (Burbank)

UCLA Health; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Burbank, CA is seeking a Medical Scribe to support clinical documentation during patient visits. The role requires accurate data entry, fast transcription, and preparation of charts with referring doctors’ information to keep the clinic moving smoothly.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Work will be onsite in a busy clinical setting with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under the pressure of frequent interruptions.
• Ability to handle confidential material while protecting its strict confidentiality.
• Ability to proofread very detailed materials and monitor work accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with others.
• 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.
• Knowledge and skill in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and basic database software.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical data quickly and accurately during patient visits.
• Prepare charts of upcoming patients by entering referring doctors and other contact information.
• Enter and organize medical information relevant to each office visit.
• Record patient history, symptoms and complaints prior to visits.
• Provide feedback on data entry errors and ensure records are complete before physician review.
• Assist in keeping physicians moving in the clinic during hours.
• Complete return-to-work and return-to-school forms as required.
• Assist in abstracting, scanning, and cataloging paper records into the electronic system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry accuracy

Grammar and proofreading

Independent work

Time management

Computer proficiency

Communication clarity

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Work Location: Burbank, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, hours may vary

Duration

Indefinite

Salary Range: $26.68 - 34.7 Hourly

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Medical Scribe will provide medical record support services. Duties will include transcribing medical data quickly and accurately while patients are being examined, preparing charts of upcoming new and established patients by entering referring and other treating Doctors(s) contact information, and all medical information relevant to the office visit, take patient history, symptoms and complaints in advance of visit. The incumbent will also provide feedback about any data entry errors and reviewing records using accurate spelling, correct grammar, and completeness before they are sent to the physicians for review and approval. The medical scribe will be responsible for keeping the physician(s) moving in the office during clinic hours. The scribe will complete all return to work and return to school forms when required by the physician. The scribe will also assist in abstracting, scanning, cataloging paper records into the electronic record, and other duties, as needed.

Salary Range: $26.68 - $34.70 Hourly

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to perform under the pressure of frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Ability to handle confidential material while protecting its strict confidentiality.
• Ability to proofread very detailed materials and monitor work accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with others.
• 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
• Knowledge and skill in using various computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email, and basic database software
• Ability to organize and track multiple records and requests and follow through in a timely manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to department clinics, as assigned.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.