Medical Scribe - Orthopedics - Santa Monica

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Santa Monica seeks a Medical Scribe to support orthopedic physicians by observing and transcribing clinical information during patient encounters and aiding documentation in the EMR. The role involves documenting encounters, reconciling medications and allergies, assisting with clerical tasks, and possibly front or back office duties such as scheduling and rooming patients.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with a medical transcription certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification by the American Association for Medical Transcription preferred.
• 6 months of experience as a medical scribe or related training/education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes patient history and encounters into the EMR.
• Review and reconcile medications and allergy lists.
• Document encounters accurately from physician dictation.
• Handle clerical tasks and flag missing information.
• Maintain physician-to-physician communication and finalize drafts.
• Assist with front/back office duties like scheduling and rooming.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification by the American Association for Medical Transcription

Job description

Medical Scribe - Orthopedics - Santa Monica

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Job Description

The Medical Scribe assists the physician in the clinical setting by observing and transcribing medical information during patient encounters and supporting the documentation process, during and after the patient care visit.

• Transcribes history and other relevant medical information, recorded by patient, into electronic medical record
• Reviews and reconciles patient’s medication and allergy list as recorded by patient
• Accurately documents patient encounter based on physician’s verbal dictation
• Performs a range of clerical tasks including encounter reconciliation and informing physician if pertinent information is missing from documentation (e.g., transcription, history information, and review of systems)
• Responsible for maintaining physician-to-physician written communication, including corrections as requested, review, mailing and faxing the final draft in a timely manner to the correct addressee
• May perform additional front office or back office responsibilities as needed such as appointment scheduling and rooming patients

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Certification by the American Association for Medical Transcription preferred

Experience

• 6 months Experience as a Medical Scribe or related experience and/or training, or equivalent of related education and experience preferred required