Medical Scribe

Summit Health•Farmingville, NY

10d

About The Position

The Scribe Tech captures accurate and detailed documentation of patient visits in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner. The role also assists physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, supports site management with patient flow, inventory, and laboratory follow-up, and ensures site laboratory compliance with Department of Health (DOH) regulations. Scribe Techs provide excellent customer service while adhering to established protocols and maintaining quality in a high-volume urgent care environment. This position offers exposure to the healthcare profession and may be of interest to people pursuing CNA, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, medical school, physician assistant school, or nursing careers. Training is provided. The role requires maintaining a quick pace during scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time, and flexibility to work a full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
Friendly and professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
Flexibility to work a full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
English speaking and writing skills.
High attention to detail.
Passion for outstanding results and compassion for patients and colleagues.
Ability to work as a team player and independently.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer proficiency.
Positive attitude and ability to project it around others.
Flexible and adaptable nature in a continuously evolving environment.
Ability to maintain a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care facility during scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time.
Ability to lift light to moderate amounts of weight, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies, when assisting team members.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Capture accurate, 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 setup.
Maintain DOH compliance in site laboratories and exam rooms, including maintaining logbooks, checking expiration dates on medications and supplies, and handling specimens properly.
Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays, and other on-site facilities as needed.
Facilitate diagnostic tests, including CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds, 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 excellent customer service while adhering to protocols and maintaining quality in a high-volume urgent care setting.
Assist site management with directing patient flow, inventory, and laboratory follow-up.