Medical Scribe/Assistant

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Scribe to join our healthcare team. This position will be in our Escondido location on Monday and Friday and our La Mesa location Tuesday-Thursday with the possibility of covering in the Chula Vista office. We are looking for a confident self-starter with a strong background in medical terminology, and basic anatomy. Must have strong observation and listening skills. Must be BLS/CPR certified. Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures in the EHR as they are being performed by the physician
• Must be able to anticipate physician’s needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic
• Good judgement, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated are especially important when working as a Scribe
• Assists in office procedures performed by physicians including setting up procedure equipment and/or appropriate procedure/surgical instrument tray
• Returns patient calls and documents patient's chart accordingly
• Assists physicians with in office procedures and minor surgeries
• Exam room preparation and turnover
• Bring patients back to exam room and perform intake entry such as: the History of Present Illness (HPI), chief complaint, medication lists, medication allergies and enters the information into patient's electronic medical record
• Take vital signs
• Sample medication oversight and compliance
• Assists in setting up and cleaning in office procedures
• Perform hearing tests
• Assist with the training of a new scribe

Experience
Prior experience in a clinical setting or as a Medical Scribe is preferred.

• We are looking for a confident self-starter with a strong background in medical terminology, and basic anatomy
• Scribe experience preferred
• Must have strong observation and listening skills
• Must be BLS/CPR certified
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications
• Be able to type at least 60 WPM
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• OSHA & HIPAA compliance/requirements
• Clinical compliance in sterilization techniques

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work in Escondido and La Mesa weekly with the possibility of covering in Chula Vista occasionally?

Location:

• Escondido, CA 92029 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person