Seasonal Medical Scribe

Summit Health•Union, NJ

About The Position

This is a full-time seasonal Medical Scribe position with an anticipated end date of February 27, 2027. The Scribe supports physicians and site operations in an urgent care setting by accurately documenting patient visits in the electronic medical record (EMR), assisting with basic patient care and medical procedures, supporting patient flow, and helping maintain lab compliance and clinic supplies. The position offers exposure to the healthcare profession and may be useful experience for people considering CNA, MA, EMT, paramedic, medical school, PA school, or nursing careers. The role requires working at a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care facility for scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time. The schedule is full-time and includes a weekend day. The Scribe also provides compassionate patient care and customer service while following established protocols and work processes and maintaining quality.

Requirements

High school diploma 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, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
Friendly and professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
Team-oriented, positive, adaptable, and passionate about helping others in an urgent care environment.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to work a full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.
Ability to maintain a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care facility for scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time.
Ability at times to lift light to moderate amounts of weight, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree.
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 urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, rapid point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup.
Maintain Department of Health compliance for site laboratories and exam rooms, including maintaining logbooks, checking expiration dates on medications and supplies, and properly handling specimens.
Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays, or other on-site facilities as needed.
Facilitate diagnostic tests, such as 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 stocked with supplies.
Provide compassionate care and outstanding customer service to patients while adhering to established protocols and work processes.
Assist site management with directing patient flow, inventory, and laboratory follow-up.
Maintain a quick pace throughout scheduled shifts, excluding meal and break time.