Medical Scribe/Interpreter-PACE(Part-Time)

Neighborhood Healthcare•Riverside, CA

2d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants. The Medical Scribe will increase the electronic medical record (EMR) efficiency, productivity, and accuracy for providers. This role will annotate all dictated or written information for treatments of patients. In addition, this role will facilitate communication between limited English-speaking patients and their providers, nurses, lab technician, and other clinical staff. This position is part-time, fully onsite. Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9am-1pm.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
Healthcare Interpreter Certification preferred
One-year medical scribe experience within outpatient clinics setting preferred
Experience using electronic medical records systems preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines, but may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition and proofreading skills
Ability to type 55+ words per minute
Ability to carry out work in a distraction free environment
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledge about and experience with various templates and documentation techniques in EMR systems
Knowledge about and experience with medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to lift/carry 5 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Medical Scribe Assists providers with documentation of each patient’s medical chart during their visit
Transcribes a history and physical examination as given by the patient and provider
Documents all procedures performed by the provider or nurses in patient medical charts
Uses various EHR tools to congregate data collected for statistical reports for efficiency and accuracy
Transcribes consultations and discussions by family members and/or providers, including electronic signatures on changes made to patient progress notes
Orders labs, diagnostic imaging, and specialty referrals
Transcribes results for labs, x-rays, and other evaluations in patient medical charts
Follows-up on the progress of pending results to finalize the patient workups for the provider
Documents proper diagnoses, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions as dictated by the clinician
Trains new hires, including new hire shadowing after three months of employment assuming competency in work performance
Attends mandatory trainings with various departments within the organization
Healthcare Interpreter Facilitates communication between patients and their providers, nurses, medical assistants, lab technicians and other clinical team members
Ensures patients comprehend treatment plans as described by the provider and clarifies any discrepancies
Adapts to provider workflow preferences and proactively reviews patient’s chart in preparation of scheduled appointments
Conveys information to patients regarding treatment plans, lab results, referrals, and other information within electronic health records in accordance with HIPPA standards
Assists providers in navigating the electronic health record (EHR)
Locates information for review, including encounters, test results, outside records
Notifies provider of any pending items and system alerts
Assists with scheduling/rescheduling appointments
Recognizes any potential barriers to communication that may impact the success of the patient experience