Schedule:
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Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Visalia, California, USA)
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Break: 1-hour lunch break (10-hour-per-day shift)
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Total Paid Working Hours per Week: 40 hours
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Healthcare Administrative Assistant for a full-time, remote position supporting a physician in Visalia, CA. The successful candidate will be a critical partner in our clinic's operations, responsible for real-time scribing during patient encounters, meticulously preparing and "scrubbing" patient charts, and managing all medication requests, including sending prescriptions and processing prior authorizations.
This fast-paced role requires a mandatory healthcare background and exceptional accuracy to ensure the highest level of patient care and physician efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Medical Scribing: Act as a real-time scribe for the physician during patient encounters, documenting the patient's history, physical exam, and treatment plan directly into the EMR.
- Chart Management: Prepare and "scrub" patient charts in advance of appointments, ensuring all lab results, scan reports, and other necessary data are compiled and ready for review.
- Medication Management:
- Process and send new prescriptions and refills to pharmacies as directed by the physician.
- Initiate and manage medication prior authorization requests with insurance companies.
Requirements
- Healthcare or medical background is a must.
- Proven experience as a Medical Scribe or a similar role (e.g., Medical Assistant with heavy charting/scribing duties).
- Strong and accurate understanding of medical terminology.
- Critical-level attention to detail, especially for documentation and medication management.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- Professional written and verbal communication abilities.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Independent Contractor Perks
- Health Insurance for eligible locations
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring