Medical Scribe, Per Diem - Ophthalmology, Santa Monica

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Variable based on departmental needs; work schedule will be between the hours of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 07/01/2025 Salary Range: $24.86 - 24.86 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 25290

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Scribe to support our multi-specialty Ophthalmology providers in Santa Monica. You will support them by documenting patient encounters and assisting with administrative duties to ensure efficient clinical operations. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Document accurate and complete patient histories, exams, progress notes, procedures, clinical impressions, plans, and follow-up
• Transfer lab and radiology results into the chart from electronic systems or dictation
• Pend orders and referrals in CareConnect for physician signature
• Print and review After Visit Summaries with patients and provide educational materials
• Assist with preparation of appeal letters for treatments or testing
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Salary Range: $25.66 Hourly
This is a part-time per diem position. May convert to Career. 

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Ability to perform under the pressure of frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Ability to proofread very detailed materials and monitor work accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with others.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information
• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility.
• Knowledge and skill in using various computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email and database software.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, faculty, residents, nurses, students, University representatives, patients and the public.
•  Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
•  Ability to organize and track multiple records and requests and follow through in a timely manner.
•  Ability to handle confidential material while protecting its strict confidentiality.

 Preferred:

• A minimum of two years of scribe or related physician support experience
•  Previous experience with electronic medical records such as Medhost, EPIC, Cerner, etc.
•  Detailed knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to distinguish different exams and medical diagnoses is required.
•  Knowledge of E&M codes and the level of documentation necessary for each billing level.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.