Job Abstract

In this Scribe role, you will support Ophthalmology providers in the Stein Eye Santa Monica clinic. You will be responsible for keeping the physician moving in the office and medical record support services. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Document patient-physician interaction while patients are being examined
• Review patient records and audit charts for accuracy
• Pend orders and referrals
• Assist with preparation and documentation of appeal letters (medication, diagnostic testing, treatment, etc)
• Review After Visit Summary with patients and provide educational materials
• Assist with other administrative work as needed

Salary Range: $23.86-23.86 Hourly

This is a part-time per diem position.

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.
• 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 in Ophthalmology.
• Prior experience with training new Physician Support Assistants.
• 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.