Seasonal Medical Scribe

Summit Health•New York, NY

About The Position

This is a seasonal Scribe Tech opportunity ending on or around February 28. The Scribe Tech documents patient visits accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record, assists physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, and supports site management with patient flow, inventory, lab follow-up, and Department of Health compliance. The role provides customer service while following established protocols and maintaining quality in a fast-paced urgent care setting. The work may include assisting with phlebotomy, urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup. Scribe Techs escort patients as needed, facilitate diagnostic testing and referrals, communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians under physician guidance, and help maintain a clean, professional, and fully stocked site. Scheduled shifts are 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time. The position is presented as an opportunity for people interested in CNA, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, or other healthcare careers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire.
English speaking and writing skills.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Computer proficiency.
Friendly and professional manner with excellent bedside manner.
Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.
Ability to work at a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care facility for scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meals and breaks.
Team-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about helping others and providing compassionate care.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program.
Phlebotomy certification.
Knowledge of third-party payor requirements.
Bilingual language skills, depending on site location.

Responsibilities

Accurately and promptly document patient visits in the electronic medical record.
Assist physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, including tasks such as phlebotomy, urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup.
Maintain Department of Health compliance for site laboratories and exam rooms, including logbooks, checking for expired medications and supplies, and proper specimen handling.
Support patient flow, inventory, and follow-up on laboratory work.
Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays, or other on-site facilities as needed.
Facilitate diagnostic testing 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 customer service while following established protocols and maintaining quality in a fast-paced urgent care setting.