Hybrid-Remote Medical Scribe (AZ Residents Only)

CVS Health • Tucson, AZ

2d • $17 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

Oak Street Health’s Medical Scribe supports primary care providers by creating accurate, specific, and timely clinical documentation so providers can focus on patient care. The scribe participates in morning huddles, observes and documents patient encounters in real time, and follows up with providers on next steps. The role also supports clinical documentation improvement, helps identify and close care gaps, and assists with administrative needs for the provider and care team. Scribes receive on-the-job training in clinical workflows, value-based medicine, chronic-condition and preventative care, coding, population health data, and team-based care. The organization recommends a commitment of at least one to two years, with two or more years ideal.

This is a full-time role based at the Tucson, Arizona clinic. Candidates must live in Arizona. After a 90-day probation and training period, the role may offer a hybrid schedule of two days working from home and three days onsite, coordinated with direct management. The position generally involves 40–45 hours per week during clinic hours, with predictable hours and break times.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications, gained through a pre-medical degree or prior clinical experience.
• Advanced listening and communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical workflows.
• Ability to adapt to new workflows and quickly learn concepts and skills.
• Ability to type at least 70 words per minute.
• Ability and willingness to take direction and work as part of a patient-care team, adapting to the provider’s working style.
• Ability to work independently within the scope of the role.
• Excellent attendance and ability to work in person at the clinic.
• Ability to commit to at least one year in the role; two or more years is ideal.
• Ability to work approximately 40–45 hours per week during clinic hours.
• Compliance with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA.
• US work authorization.
• Arizona residency.

Nice To Haves

• Prior clinical experience, including shadowing and/or volunteering.
• Prior scribe or transcription experience.
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or another language spoken by people in the communities served.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) match and retirement savings options.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness programs and resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Continuing education stipends.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Opportunities for responsibility and advancement.
• CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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