Medical Scribe - Cardiovascular

TLC Vascular • Sacramento, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

TLC Vascular is seeking a detail-oriented Cardiovascular Scribe to support physicians and advanced practice providers in an outpatient vascular practice in Sacramento, California. The scribe accurately documents patient encounters, reviews prior medical records, and ensures relevant clinical information is incorporated into patient records. The role requires organization, attention to detail, and efficient work in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include preparing patient charts, documenting provider-directed clinical findings and plans in the EMR, tracking diagnostic studies and follow-up recommendations, identifying missing or inconsistent information, and supporting efficient clinic flow. The position may be full-time or part-time, with flexible scheduling based on clinic needs. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of clinical documentation and medical records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and cardiovascular anatomy is preferred.
• Familiarity with cardiac and vascular diagnostic testing.
• Excellent typing, organization, and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative clinical team.
• Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical scribe experience.
• Cardiovascular, cardiology, or vascular clinic experience.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Experience documenting cardiology or vascular surgery care.
• Familiarity with echocardiograms, stress testing, ECGs, and other cardiovascular investigations.
• Familiarity with arterial duplex, venous duplex, carotid ultrasound, ABI, and venous reflux testing.
• Experience reviewing previous medical records and maintaining longitudinal clinical documentation.
• Experience supporting physicians and advanced practice providers in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document patient encounters in the EMR under the direction of the treating provider.
• Document patient histories, symptoms, review of systems, physical examination findings, assessments, and treatment plans as directed.
• Ensure documentation reflects the provider’s findings, statements, and medical decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and complete clinical records, and route documentation promptly for provider review and authentication.
• Review previous medical records, including cardiac and vascular history, procedures, imaging, diagnostic tests, investigations, and relevant musculoskeletal history.
• Review prior progress notes for established patients, including previous Nurse Practitioner visits.
• Identify missing, outdated, or inconsistent clinical information and bring it to the provider’s attention.
• Document diagnostic studies and results, and identify testing as completed, pending, not performed, or requiring follow-up.
• Track ordered and completed diagnostic studies and document relevant results, provider comments, and follow-up recommendations.
• Prepare patient charts and make relevant clinical information available before appointments.
• Assist providers in maintaining efficient clinic flow.
• Document provider-directed follow-up instructions, referrals, and additional testing orders as assigned.
• Communicate documentation discrepancies or missing information promptly.
• Maintain professional communication with physicians, medical assistants, and other clinical staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities.
• Supportive and professional clinical environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Exposure to cardiovascular and vascular medicine.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care and clinical documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed