Our fast-paced, high-volume Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery office in N.W. Washington, DC is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, mature, caring, and extremely competent medical scribe/assistant. This is a great job for a recent college graduate who is considering going into the medical field. Prior experience in medical scribing is preferred and/or experience working in the healthcare field.
Asking for a minimum ONE YEAR commitment. This job is considered a stepping stone before pursuing graduate education; we have an excellent history of prior employees matriculating into medical/PA/NP school.
The office is accessible by bus and parking is available on-site. Access to reliable transportation is a must.
SKILLS: *MUST BE A COLLEGE GRADUATE interested in MED/PA/NP SCHOOL*
Must be pleasant on the phone, well versed with computers, good at multi-tasking, mature, self-motivated, honest, and a team player. PRIOR EXPERIENCE as a medical scribe is encouraged and preferred.
DUTIES: advising patients about their procedures, rounding on patients in the hospital, assisting surgeon with in-office procedures, explaining prescriptions and post-op care with patients, scheduling appointments, documenting medical charts, calling patient pathology reports, answering phones and emails, communicating with biller, keeping office in clean/welcoming/orderly manner.
OPPORTUNITY: learn to interpret pathology reports, conduct a History and Physical, round on hospital patients, and utilize a wide array of medical terminology while observing Operation Room surgeries, in-office consultations and surgeries, and follow-up appointments.
START DATE: We are looking to train and start someone in the next couple of weeks
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Briefly document your experience working in the healthcare field.
Education:
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
