Orthopedic Medical Scribe & Chart Specialist

Orthopaedic Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s downtown campus is seeking a Clinical Information Assistant/Scribe to support Orthopedic physicians and the clinical care team with administrative tasks in the clinics.

The successful candidate will document history and physical findings in the EMR, follow up labs and imaging results, assist with chart auditing, and handle additional duties as assigned, while maintaining confidentiality and adapting to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Regionally accredited Bachelor’s degree in the science related field.
• Prior scribe experience required.
• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology and ability to distinguish different exams and medical diagnoses required.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and skill in using various computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email, and basic database software.
• Knowledge of E/M codes and the level of documentation necessary for reach billing level preferred. Cerner and EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documentation of history and physical findings in the electronic medical record.
• Follow-up of laboratory and x-ray results, and paging consults.
• Assists in chart auditing, reviewing physicians' charts and procedure notes to ensure completeness.
• Performs other duties and requested or assigned.

Skills

Scribe experience

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Cerner EMR

EPIC EMR

Job description

The Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s downtown campus is seeking a Clinical Information Assistant/Scribe to support Orthopedic physicians and the clinical care team with administrative tasks in the clinics.

The successful candidate will document history and physical findings in the EMR, follow up labs and imaging results, assist with chart auditing, and handle additional duties as assigned, while maintaining confidentiality and adapting to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.