What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Scribe Floater (Orange to Newport Beach) position at Upperline Health?
About Us
Upperline Health launched in 2017 and is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive and coordinated lower extremity healthcare organizations. Upperline Health provides the highest quality integrated health services to more patients in need through a skilled and compassionate team. We specialize in targeting patients at risk of developing complications and intervening earlier with an innovative care management approach to prevent more serious consequences. Upperline Health is based out of Nashville, TN and currently has practices in Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana, Georgia and Tennessee.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K and PTO.
Uniforms are provided
About the Medical Scribe
Upperline Health Californiais seeking a Medical Scribe in the Orange, CAoffice of our Cambridge Foot and Ankle Associate. Responsibilities will include documenting accurate and detailed information of patient visits and assisting the physician with patient care. The candidate must be professional, punctual, have great attention to detail and be compassionate for patient needs.
Responsibilities of the Medical Scribe
- Enter/update all areas of patient history into electronic charts in the EMR system
- Transcribe patient visits including physician’s diagnosis and treatment plan into the EMR system completely and in a timely manner (4 business days)
- Collaborate with the physician regarding proper documentation of E&M visits, procedures and DME dispensing as required by various insurance companies
- Assist the physician with patient care and treatments
- Complete paperwork required for FMLA, disability and/or excuse notes
- Maintain a clean and professional environment
Qualifications of the Medical Scribe
- Previous experience the assisting in the medical field - healthcare clinic setting is preferred
- 1 to 2 years of medical assistance experience is preferred
- 1 year of Podiatry or Orthopedic specialty experience is preferred
- Knowledgeable of medical terminology
- Working knowledge of insurance company clinical policies and local coverage determinations (LCDs)
- Ability to work the same schedule as the physician required
- Previous experience working in an EMR - athenahealth EMR is a plus
- Must be an effective communicator with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional customer service orientation featuring an empathetic, compassionate and professional demeanor with each interaction
- Demonstrated experience as a reliable and dedicated co-worker
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment that relies on the ability to multi-task, yet is still able to balance that energy and drive with sensitivity and compassion
- High school graduate required
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
