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Per Diem Medical Scribe Head & Neck Surgery (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 Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, and working closely with the physician, act as a Medical Scribe and provide electronic medical record support services. Duties will include transcribing medical data quickly and accurately while patients are being examined, preparing electronic 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, including patient history, symptoms and complaints. The Scribe will provide support to assigned Head & Neck Clinic location(s) such as Westwood, Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks, Santa Clarita, and others. On-site attendance required. 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 Doctor for review and signing. The medical scribe will be responsible for keeping the physician moving in the office during clinic hours. The scribe will need to be familiar with most current electronic medical record system in the clinic and be available for training when required. The scribe will complete all return to work and return to school forms when required by the physician.