Overview
Medical Scribe, Per Diem – Ophthalmology, Santa Monica Jobs in Santa Monica at UCLA Health
Description
Join our dynamic team in the Department of Ophthalmology, supporting our multi-specialty clinic in Santa Monica. We’re looking for a Medical Scribe who is knowledgeable of the clinical setting and is passionate about providing exceptional support to physicians and patients alike. In this role, you’ll:
- Accurately document medical data in real-time during patient exams
- Prepare charts by entering referral info, surgical history, and known diagnoses
- Assist physicians in closing encounters and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate
- Provide light patient education and complete forms (e.g., return-to-work/school)
- Manage medication refill authorizations under physician supervision
- Support record keeping: abstracting, scanning, and cataloging into the EMR
- Provide general clerical support
Salary Range: $25.66 Hourly
Qualifications
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.
- 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 organize and track multiple records and requests and follow through in a timely manner.
- Ability to handle confidential material while protecting its strict confidentiality.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule variable days 2-3 times a week Monday through Friday.
Highly Preferred:
- A minimum of two years of scribe or related physician support experience in Ophthalmology.
Title: Medical Scribe, Per Diem – Ophthalmology, Santa Monica
Company: UCLA Health
Location: Santa Monica
