Medical Scribe - Bilingual Preferred

CVS Health • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Oak Street Health Clinical Informatics Specialists (CIS), also known as Medical Scribes, support primary care providers with clinical documentation. Each scribe is paired with one provider and joins them in the exam room, during team huddles, and in preparing post-visit summaries. Scribes receive training in Oak Street Health’s value-based care model, ICD-10 and CPT coding, electronic medical records, and population health. Their work helps the interdisciplinary team identify and close care gaps, support preventative measures for chronic conditions, and provide a positive patient experience.

This paid, full-time position provides clinical exposure and experience with chronic disease management and patient care workflows. It is intended for people pursuing further healthcare education or careers, and successful candidates should be prepared to commit at least one year, with two or more years strongly preferred. The role is not a hands-on patient care position. The position is based in person at the clinic for approximately 40–45 hours per week, with predictable hours and break times.

Requirements

• Minimum typing speed of 55 WPM.
• Commit to a minimum of one year in the position.
• Excellent attendance and ability to work in person in the clinic approximately 40–45 hours per week, with predictable hours and break times.
• Advanced listening and communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical processes.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, take direction, and contribute as a team member.
• Ability to adapt to new workflows and quickly learn concepts and skills, including a paired provider’s processes and procedures.
• Comply with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA.
• Ability to remain in a stationary upright position or move about the work area for approximately 6 to 7 hours of an 8-hour workday.
• US work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Typing speed of 70 WPM or higher.
• Commitment of two or more years.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Recent graduate or current student, with full-time availability, in a healthcare-based degree program and interest in an administrative position that supports career goals.
• Experience in a role requiring attention to detail and high accuracy, such as research, laboratory work, transcription, or scribing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications.
• Prior clinical experience, including shadowing or volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Join the provider in the exam room to observe patient visits.
• Document patient encounters in structured notes, including the history of the present illness, assessment, plan, and physical exam.
• Assign appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Prepare After Visit Summaries.
• Consult with the provider to ensure accurate and specific documentation.
• Request and review medical records.
• Use Oak Street Health’s population health tools to support clinical documentation improvement.
• Prepare for and support Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews.
• Consult with the provider on clinical documentation opportunities.
• Place orders and referrals.
• Address tasks and support the care team with additional responsibilities related to clinical documentation.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed