Seasonal Medical Scribe

Summit Health CityMD•Cutchogue, NY

24d

About The Position

This seasonal Scribe Tech position is responsible for documenting patient visits accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR), assisting physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, and supporting site operations. The role includes maintaining Department of Health compliance for the site’s lab and exam rooms, helping manage patient flow and inventory, following up on labs, and providing compassionate, high-quality customer service in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Training will be provided. The anticipated end date is February 28, 2027. This position offers exposure to the healthcare profession and may be relevant to people interested in CNA, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, medical school, PA school, or nursing careers. Scheduled shifts are 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time, and the schedule includes a weekend day. The role may require lifting light to moderate weights, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies.

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 and the ability to work independently.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer proficiency.
Friendly and professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
Team-player attitude and a positive approach when interacting with others.
Flexible and adaptable to a continuously evolving environment.
Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.
Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.
Ability to lift light to moderate weights as needed.
Ability to maintain a quick pace for the duration of scheduled shifts, excluding meal and break time.

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 EMR.
Assist physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, including tasks such as phlebotomy, urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, rapid point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup.
Maintain Department of Health compliance in site labs and exam rooms, including logbooks, checks for expired medications and supplies, and proper specimen handling.
Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays, or other on-site facilities as needed.
Maintain a quick pace throughout scheduled shifts in a fast-paced urgent care facility.
Facilitate diagnostic tests such as CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds, and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care via 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 to patients.
Assist site management with patient flow, inventory, and lab follow-up.