Medical Scribe

Summit Health CityMD•Wall Township, NJ

18d

About The Position

The Medical Scribe captures accurate, detailed documentation of patient visits in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner and assists physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures. The role also supports patient flow, inventory, laboratory follow-up, and compliance with Department of Health regulations. Scribes provide compassionate, high-quality customer service while working in a fast-paced urgent care environment. Responsibilities may include assisting with urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, rapid point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup; maintaining laboratory and exam-room compliance; escorting patients to exam rooms, x-rays, or other on-site facilities; coordinating diagnostic tests and specialist referrals through Aftercare; and communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians by phone under physician guidance. The Scribe helps maintain a clean, professional workplace and ensures supplies are stocked. The position requires the ability to maintain a fast pace throughout scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time. The job may occasionally require lifting light to moderate amounts of weight, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies. The role offers exposure to the healthcare profession and may be valuable experience for people interested in CNA, MA, EMT, paramedic, medical school, PA school, or nursing careers.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
English speaking and writing skills required.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer proficiency.
Friendly and professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a continuously evolving environment.
Ability to maintain a quick pace throughout scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time.
Flexible with a full-time work schedule that includes a weekend day.
Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment, with a positive attitude and a team-oriented approach.
Ability to lift light to moderate amounts of weight at times, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree.
Knowledge of third-party payor requirements.
Bilingual language skills, required or preferred depending on site location.

Responsibilities

Capture accurate and detailed documentation of patient visits in the EMR in a timely manner.
Assist physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, including procedures such as urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, rapid point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup.
Maintain Department of Health compliance in site laboratories and exam rooms, including logbooks, expiration checks, and proper specimen handling.
Assist site management with directing patient flow, inventory, and laboratory follow-up.
Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays, or other on-site facilities as needed.
Facilitate diagnostic tests and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care through Aftercare.
Communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone under physician guidance.
Help maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment.
Ensure the site is fully stocked with supplies.
Provide compassionate care and outstanding customer service while maintaining quality in a fast-paced urgent care environment.