Medical Scribe

Summit Health•Village of Pelham Manor, NY

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Scribe Tech is responsible for capturing accurate and detailed documentation of the patient visit into the EMR in a timely manner. This role also involves assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures. Additionally, the Scribe Tech assists site management with directing patient flow, managing inventory, and following up on labs. A critical part of the role is ensuring site lab compliance with Department of Health (DOH) Regulations. The position requires providing unparalleled customer service to patients, adhering to established protocols, and successfully managing patient volume without compromising quality. This opportunity offers significant exposure to the healthcare profession, serving as an excellent resume builder for individuals interested in careers such as CNA, MA, EMT, Paramedic, or pursuing medical, PA, or nursing school.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED.
Friendly and professional with excellent bedside manner.
Flexible with full-time work schedule including a weekend day.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
English language (speaking and writing) skills required.
High attention to detail.
Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve.
Team player.
Strong aptitude for detail, and ability to work independently.
Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer Proficiency.
Happy and positive thinking, able to project this attitude around others.
Flexible & adaptable nature to work in a continuously evolving environment.
Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree a plus.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or phlebotomy certifications a plus.
Knowledge of third-party payor requirements preferred.
Bilingual language skills required or preferred based on-site location.

Responsibilities

Capturing accurate and detailed documentation of the patient visit into the EMR in a timely manner.
Assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures.
Assisting site management with directing patient flow, inventory, and following up on labs.
Ensuring site lab compliance with Department of Health (DOH) Regulations.
Provide unparalleled customer service to our patients, adhering to established protocols and work processes, and successfully managing volume without ever compromising quality.
Assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures, which may include but is not limited to phlebotomy, Urine Drug Screens, lab processing, fit testing, rapid point of care testing, UA, EKG, procedure set ups, etc.
Ensuring Department of Health (DOH) compliance of site lab and exam rooms which may include but is not limited to logbook maintenance, checking for expired medications and supplies, proper handling of specimens etc.
Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays or other facilities on site as needed.
Facilitating any necessary diagnostic tests (e.g., CT, MRI, ultrasounds, etc.) and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care via Aftercare.
Communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone under physician guidance.
Helping maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment.
Ensuring the site is fully stocked with supplies.
Providing compassionate care to our patients.