Medical Scribe

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.


Job Summary


Our client is looking for a talented Medical Scribe to join their team. The Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS) collaborates with primary care providers and plays a crucial role within the Care Team. The main focus is on ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of medical documentation during patient encounters. By providing essential support, the CIS enables healthcare professionals to dedicate more time to patient care while ensuring comprehensive and precise patient records are maintained.


Key Responsibilities

• Patient Encounter Documentation: Accompany healthcare providers during patient visits and accurately document all relevant medical information in real-time.
• EHR Management: Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems to manage patient data, ensuring compliance and confidentiality standards are met.
• Chart Review: Regularly review and organize patient charts, addressing any inconsistencies or discrepancies for completeness and accuracy.
• Effective Communication: Facilitate communication between healthcare providers and team members for exchanging crucial information and follow-up instructions.
• Data Entry and Coding: Enter and manage accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for diagnoses and services during patient encounters.
• Liaison for Documentation Queries: Serve as a liaison between the coding team and providers for timely resolution of documentation queries.
• Morning Huddle Preparation: Prepare comprehensive research on patients' historical charts to enhance morning huddle presentations.
• Quality Metrics Management: Monitor and report on healthcare quality metrics, identifying gaps in care for optimal outcomes.
• Population Health Optimization: Evaluate patient stratification and enroll at-risk patients in chronic care management protocols.
• Evidence-Based Research: Keep the care team informed with updated evidence-based medical protocols.
• Maintain Confidentiality: Ensure patient data is handled with the utmost discretion, adhering to HIPAA and privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Experience

• 2+ years of scribe experience or clinical experience with some scribing.

Skills

• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:


With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.


Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.


* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.