Medical Scribe - Oncology, Santa Monica

Job TitleMedical AssistantWork LocationSanta Monica, CA, USAWork ScheduleOnsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pmSalary Range$25.41 - 33.05 HourlyEmployment Type2 - Staff: Career Duration indefiniteJob #32450Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will assist physicians with various administrative aspects of patient care in their respective department. In this role, you will be assisting with recording the physician medical record documentation (electronic or paper) of patient history, review of systems, physical exam findings, progress notes, procedure notes, follow-up of laboratory and diagnostic results, expediting consults, and assisting with recording the documentation for patient care and follow-up. You will work in close association with physicians assigned to the department and will be part of the medicine team. You may also participate in monitoring the completion of physician medical record documentation to assess for charts completeness and will send incomplete charts back to appropriate physicians as needed. Work hours may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.Salary Range$25.41/hr - $33.05/hrJob QualificationsRequired:Ability to perform under the pressure of frequent interruptions and distractionsAbility to proofread very detailed materials and monitor work accuratelyStrong interpersonal skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with othersDemonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to speak clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey informationSkill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervisionAbility to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference or hostilityKnowledge and skill in using various computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email and database softwareAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, faculty, residents, nurses, students, University representatives, patients and the publicWillingness to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility to organize and track multiple records and requests and follow through in a timely mannerAbility to handle confidential material while protecting its strict confidentialityTransportation/driving required to various clinic locations as assigned by managersDetailed knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to distinguish different exams and medical diagnoses is requiredPreferred:A minimum of two years of scribe or related physician support experiencePrior experience with training new Physician Support AssistantsPrevious experience with electronic medical records such as Medhost, EPIC, Cerner, etc.Knowledge of E&M codes and the level of documentation necessary for each billing level