Per Diem Medical Scribe- Thoracic Surgery (Westwood)

The Physician Support Assistant (PSA) will assist physicians with various administrative aspects of patient care in their respective department. Under the direction of physicians, these administrative aspects include assisting with recording the physician medical record documentation (electronic or paper) of patient history, review of systems, physical exam findings, progress notes, procedure notes, follow-up of laboratory and diagnostic results, expediting consults, and assisting with recording the documentation for patient care and follow-up. PSAs will work in close association with physicians assigned to the department and will be part of the medicine team. PSAs may also participate in monitoring the completion of physician medical record documentation to assess for charts completeness and will send incomplete charts back to appropriate physicians as needed. Work hours may include days and may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• 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 which will include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  
• 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.