Medical Scribe - Oncology, Beverly Hills

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in Los Angeles is seeking a Physician Support Assistant to aid physicians with administrative tasks in patient care. The role involves recording medical documentation, monitoring records, and ensuring efficient patient follow-up. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with proficiency in relevant computer programs. Flexibility in scheduling is required, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and handling confidential material.
• Minimum of two years of scribe or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with administrative aspects of patient care.
• Record medical documentation and follow up on patient care.
• Monitor completion of physician medical record documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description

In this role, you will assist physicians with various administrative aspects of patient care in their respective department. You will be responsible for recording physician medical record documentation (electronic or paper) of patient history, review of systems, physical exam findings, progress notes, procedure notes, follow-up of laboratory and diagnostic results, expediting consults, and recording documentation for patient care and follow-up. You will work closely with physicians assigned to the department and be part of the medicine team. Additionally, you may participate in monitoring the completion of physician medical record documentation to assess chart completeness and will send incomplete charts back to the appropriate physicians as needed. Work hours may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary range: $22.85/hr - $32.03/hr

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to perform under pressure with frequent interruptions and distractions
• Ability to proofread detailed materials and monitor work accurately
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Clear and distinct speech 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 composure in the face of resistance, indifference, or hostility
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database software
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, faculty, residents, nurses, students, university representatives, patients, and the public
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to organize and track multiple records and requests and follow through in a timely manner
• Capacity to handle confidential material and protect its confidentiality
• Transportation/driving to various clinic locations as assigned
• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology and ability to distinguish different exams and diagnoses

Preferred:

• Minimum of two years of scribe or related physician support experience
• Experience training new Physician Support Assistants
• Previous experience with electronic medical records such as Medhost, EPIC, Cerner, etc.
• Knowledge of E&M codes and documentation levels for billing