Medical Scribe Needed-Անհրաժեշտ է Medical Scribe - La Crescenta-Montrose, CA

We are seeking a diligent and hard working individual with medical office experience to fill a multi-faceted position with emphasis on transcription abilities. Applicant must possess a strong grasp of the English language; Armenian language skills are a plus. Pay will be hourly and based upon experience.

Electronic Record System

Transcribe hand written progress notes into electronic health record system
Obtain new patient history and physical prior to doctor seeing the patient
Ensure patient’s electronic profile is up-to-date and organized, including past medical history, surgical history, and current medications
Ensure patient’s progress note has the proper documentation to fulfill the CMS guidelines required for medical supplies
Attach electronically submitted lab results that were not automatically done so
Authorize medication refills or transmit new prescriptions
Address any technical issues co-workers have with Practice Management and EMR
Front Desk

Greet patients
Ensure signed-in patients are in the appointment book, marked arrived, and chart pulled
Verify insurance eligibility of select patients
Answer phone calls
Provide paperwork, obtain insurance copy, and create a chart for new patients
Sort through faxes and separate them for filing or for doctor’s review
Discharge patients by obtaining co-pay, filing out lab requisition forms, and providing information for referrals
Provide ICD codes for lab and radiology billing
Schedule appointments
Prepare pre-op paperwork and fax to the proper facility or physician
Obtain prior authorization for medications using CoverMyMeds
Schedule emergency appointments for patients to see specialists
Provide authorization information to patients
Obtain patient results from laboratories and radiology centers
Address any issues related to the computers, laptops, scanner, and printer/fax
Doctor’s Assistant

Set-up house call appointments
Fill out forms for FMLA, disability insurance, school physicals, travel insurance, and medical supplies
Clarify medications and directions with patients and pharmacists
Send electronic and/or paper prescriptions and refills via phone call, paper fax and electronically
Set-up lunch meetings with pharmaceutical representatives
Write letters for patients on various topics
Write letters of recommendations
Fill out evaluation forms for students doing rotations with the doctor
Provide training for new staff
Manage schedule for meetings and conferences
Provide information regarding routine and travel vaccinations and titers
Fill out Medicare Assessment Forms
Provide translation for Armenian speaking patients
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Dependent upon experience
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person