Medical Scribe - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

60d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months experience as a Medical Scribe or related experience and/or training, or equivalent of related education and experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the American Association for Medical Transcription preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observing and transcribing medical information during patient encounters and supporting the documentation process, during and after the patient care visit.
• Transcribing history and other relevant medical information, recorded by patient, into electronic medical record.
• Reviewing and reconciling patient’s medication and allergy list as recorded by patient.
• Accurately documenting patient encounter based on physician’s verbal dictation.
• Performing 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.
• 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.
• Performing additional front office or back office responsibilities as needed such as appointment scheduling and rooming patients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED