Overview:
Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest health delivery systems in California, seeks an accomplished Physician Support Assistant.
*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***
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*** Location: 200 Medical Plaza Suite 465, Los Angeles, CA 90095
*** Duration: 8 weeks contract w/ possibility of extension
Notes:
· Onsite role.
· Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm Pacific Time.
· Dress Code: Blue shirt is issued by uniform distribution, black bottoms, no jeans or yoga pants, closed toe shoes.
Job Description:
· 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.
Qualifications:
· Prefer a minimum of two years of scribe or related physician support experience.
· 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.
· 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.
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I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.
Satwinder “Sat” Singh
Lead Technical Recruiter
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Scribe or Related Physician Support: 2 years (Required)
- Training new Physician Support Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
- EMRs (such as Medhost, EPIC, Cerner, etc.): 1 year (Preferred)
- E&M Codes: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90095 (Required)
Work Location: In person