Medical Scribe - West Los Angeles

CEDARS-SINAI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is looking for a Medical Scribe to assist physicians in documenting patient encounters and transcribe essential medical information. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills, ensuring accurate documentation to support patient care.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months experience as a Medical Scribe or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes medical information into electronic medical records during patient encounters.
• Documents patient encounters based on physician’s verbal dictation.
• Maintains physician communication and manages clerical tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification by the American Association for Medical Transcription

Job description

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022‑23

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

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 reconcile 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 such including encounter reconciliation and informing physician if pertinent information is missing from documentation i.e., 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 required

Req ID : 7732
Working Title : Medical Scribe - West Los Angeles
Department : Angeles Clinic
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Administrative
Job Specialty : Administrative
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $23.47 - $35.21

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 required