Medical Scribe

CVS Health•Tuscaloosa, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Oak Street Health, a CVS Health company, is rebuilding healthcare through a value-based care model focused on personalized primary care for Medicare beneficiaries. The Medical Scribe, internally titled Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS), works side-by-side with primary care providers to document patient encounters in real time, helping providers focus their attention on patient care. The position includes training in value-based medicine, chronic condition documentation, and ICD-10/CPT coding, with the goal of supporting care-gap closure. It offers paid clinical exposure and physician mentorship and may be suitable for candidates pursuing pre-medical, physician assistant, public health, healthcare administration, or health sciences pathways. The role is based on-site in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. Candidates must commit to at least one year in the role; two or more years are strongly preferred. The listed hourly pay range is $17.00 to $28.46, and the position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is advertised. The full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong working knowledge of medical terminology and common pharmaceuticals.
Excellent computer proficiency, active listening, and written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to at least one year in the role.
Reliable, predictable on-site attendance during standard operating hours.
Full compliance with HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
Valid U.S. work authorization.
Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; alternative schedules cannot be accommodated.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years in the role are strongly preferred.
Typing speed of 60 or more words per minute.
Prior clinical exposure, such as shadowing, healthcare volunteering, or direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Accurately document patient visits in real time in the electronic medical record, including HPI, ROS, physical examination, assessment, and plan.
Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes and prepare clear after-visit summaries.
Retrieve external medical records and use population health tools to identify documentation gaps.
Help lead daily team huddles.
Process orders and referrals, resolve clinical tasks, and support efficient clinic workflows.