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Medical Scribe
Location:Mountain View, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, negotiable
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 20 hours per week)
Salary Range: $20-$28/hour Position Overview
We are seeking a Medical Scribe to join our ENT practice to support our healthcare providers. The Medical Scribe accurately documents patient encounters in real time and assists with administrative and clinical workflow tasks. The scribe plays a critical role in improving provider efficiency, maintaining accurate medical records, and supporting high-quality patient care while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with all healthcare regulations.
What We Offer
- A strong commitment to investing in our team members' growth, success and well being
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive team environment focused on work-life balance
- Opportunity to grow with a new practice
Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties:
- Accompany providers during patient visits and accurately document patient history, chief complaints, review of systems, physical examination findings, assessments, treatment plans, procedures, and follow-up instructions
- Enter information into the electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner
- Prepare charts prior to patient appointments by reviewing records, lab results, imaging, and prior notes
- Assist providers with order entry, referrals, prescriptions, and documentation support as directed
- Maintain awareness of clinic flow and assist in improving operational efficiency
- Ensure all medical records comply with clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and documentation standards
- Communicate professionally with physicians, staff, and patients
- Support additional administrative or clinical documentation tasks as needed
Qualifications Required:
- Previous experience as a medical scribe, MA, or other clinical role
- Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Strong typing (at least 60 wpm) and computer skills
- Ability to listen to complex medical information and summarize in a clear, complete fashion
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Professional demeanor and strong communication skills
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach
- Team player with flexibility to cover other roles as needed
Preferred:
- Experience using electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) systems
- Certification as a Medical Scribe
- Pre-medical, nursing, or allied health educational background
- ENT or specialty practice experience
- Epic EMR system experience
- Bilingual abilities
About Our Practice
We are a new ENT private practice committed to exceptional patient care and experience. We believe every interaction matters—from the first phone call to the final follow-up.
We invest in our team as much as our patients, valuing kindness, ownership, and responsibility. We know that respected, appreciated team members provide better patient care and create a positive workplace culture. As a new practice, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our processes and grow with us.
Our ideal candidate is proactive in solving problems, eager to learn, and committed to making each patient feel welcomed and cared for. If you're looking for a position where you can make a real difference in patients' lives while working with a supportive team, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and an optional cover letter to . In your cover letter, tell us why you're passionate about patient care and what attracts you to working in our practice. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; ideal start by early to mid October.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28