Medical Scribe

Summit Health•Union, NJ

About The Position

The Medical Scribe documents patient visits accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record and assists physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures. The role also supports patient flow, inventory, lab follow-up, and compliance with Department of Health regulations. Scribes provide compassionate, professional customer service while helping the urgent care site deliver care efficiently without compromising quality. This position offers exposure to the healthcare profession and may be relevant to people interested in CNA, medical assistant, EMT, or paramedic careers, as well as those considering medical, PA, or nursing school. The work is in a fast-paced urgent care facility, with scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours excluding meal and break time. The schedule includes a weekend day.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire.
Friendly and professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
Flexible availability for a full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
English speaking and writing skills.
High attention to detail and strong aptitude for detail.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to adapt to a continuously evolving environment and maintain a positive attitude.
Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.
Ability to lift light to moderate weight, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies, when needed.
Ability to maintain a quick pace for the duration of scheduled shifts, excluding meal and break time.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree.
Knowledge of third-party payor requirements.
Bilingual language skills, 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 urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, rapid point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup.
Maintain Department of Health compliance in site labs and exam rooms, including logbooks, checking medication and supply expiration dates, and handling specimens properly.
Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays, and other on-site facilities as needed.
Maintain a quick pace throughout the scheduled shift in a fast-paced urgent care facility.
Facilitate diagnostic tests such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound, 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 patient flow, inventory, and lab follow-up.