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Medical Scribe, Float Urology (Westwood)
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What they do
A Medical Transcriptionist listens to sound recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals, transcribes the recordings and creates written reports and documents from them. Uses medical terminology and abbreviations and operates recording equipment and software. Works in hospitals or medical offices, or for companies that provide transcription services to healthcare facilities.
$46,950 / year median in California
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Description The Medical Scribe will provide medical record support services. Duties will include transcribing medical data quickly and accurately while patients are being examined, preparing charts of upcoming new and established patients by entering referring and other treating Doctors(s) contact information, and all medical information relevant to the office visit, take patient history, symptoms and complaints in advance of visit. The incumbent will also provide feedback about any data entry errors and reviewing records using accurate spelling, correct grammar, and completeness before they are sent to the physicians for review and approval. The medical scribe will be responsible for keeping the physician(s) moving in the office during clinic hours. The scribe will complete all return to work and return to school forms when required by the physician. The scribe will also assist in abstracting, scanning, cataloging paper records into the electronic record, and other duties, as needed.