Medical Scribe

Summit Health•Northvale, NJ

About The Position

The Medical Scribe captures accurate, detailed documentation of patient visits in the electronic medical record in a timely manner and assists physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures. The role also supports site management by directing patient flow, maintaining inventory, following up on labs, and ensuring compliance with Department of Health regulations in the site laboratory and exam rooms. The Scribe provides compassionate, high-quality customer service and helps maintain a clean, courteous, professional, and fully stocked urgent care environment. This position offers exposure to the healthcare profession and may be relevant to people interested in CNA, MA, EMT, or paramedic careers, as well as those considering medical, PA, or nursing school. The work takes place in a fast-paced urgent care setting, and the scheduled shift is 8–12 hours, excluding meals and breaks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
English speaking and writing skills.
Friendly and professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
Flexible full-time schedule, including a weekend day.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
High attention to detail and strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Computer proficiency.
Positive attitude and adaptability in a continuously evolving environment.
Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.
Ability to maintain a quick pace throughout a scheduled 8–12-hour shift, excluding meals and breaks.
Ability 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, depending on site location.

Responsibilities

Document patient visits accurately and in detail 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 set-ups.
Maintain Department of Health compliance in site labs and exam rooms, including maintaining logbooks, checking expiration dates, and handling specimens properly.
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 arrange specialist referrals 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.
Assist site management with patient flow, inventory, and lab follow-up.
Provide compassionate care and customer service while managing patient volume without compromising quality.