Seasonal Medical Scribe - Rye Brook

Summit Health CityMD•Rye Brook, NY

About The Position

This seasonal Scribe Tech opportunity is expected to end on or around January 30. The Scribe Tech documents patient visits accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record, assists physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, and helps site management with patient flow, inventory, lab follow-up, and Department of Health compliance. The role provides customer service in a fast-paced urgent care setting while maintaining established protocols and quality standards. It may provide exposure for people interested in CNA, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, or medical school careers. Training will be provided. The position requires maintaining a quick pace during scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time. A flexible full-time schedule, including a weekend day, is required. The role may involve lifting light to moderate weights, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies. Compensation is $20.58 per hour. The employer’s benefit platform includes medical, dental, life, disability, and vision coverage, a flexible spending account, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; English speaking and writing skills are required.
High attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer proficiency.
Friendly, professional demeanor and excellent bedside manner.
Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.
Ability to maintain a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care setting for scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time.
Ability to lift light to moderate amounts of weight as needed.
Team-oriented, adaptable, positive, and compassionate approach, with a passion for helping others in urgent care.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or phlebotomy certification; not required, as training will be provided.
Knowledge of third-party payor requirements.
Bilingual language skills, required or preferred depending on site location.

Responsibilities

Capture accurate and detailed documentation of patient visits in the EMR in a timely manner.
Assist physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, including tasks such as phlebotomy, urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, rapid point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setups.
Ensure Department of Health compliance in site labs and exam rooms, including maintaining logbooks, checking medication and supply expiration dates, and properly handling specimens.
Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays, or other on-site facilities as needed.
Maintain a quick pace throughout scheduled shifts in a fast-paced urgent care facility.
Facilitate diagnostic tests and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care through Aftercare.
Communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians by phone under physician guidance.
Help maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment.
Ensure the site is fully stocked with supplies.
Provide compassionate care and outstanding customer service to patients.
Assist site management with directing patient flow, inventory, and lab follow-up.