Orthopedics Medical Scribe - Documentation & Support

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

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