Medical Scribe

Summit Health CityMD•Wayne, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Scribe captures accurate, detailed documentation of patient visits in the electronic medical record (EMR) and assists physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures. The role also supports site management by helping direct patient flow, maintaining inventory, following up on labs, and ensuring site lab compliance with Department of Health (DOH) regulations. The Scribe provides compassionate, high-quality customer service while working in a fast-paced urgent care environment. The position offers exposure to the healthcare profession and may be relevant to people interested in CNA, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, medical school, physician assistant school, or nursing careers. The scheduled shift is 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time. The schedule is full-time and includes a weekend day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
Flexible availability for a full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
English speaking and writing skills.
High attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer proficiency.
Friendly, professional demeanor and excellent bedside manner.
Team-oriented, positive, adaptable, and passionate about helping others in an urgent care environment.
Ability to maintain a quick pace for the duration of an 8–12-hour scheduled shift, excluding meals and breaks.
Ability to lift light to moderate weight, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies, when needed.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree.
Knowledge of third-party payor requirements.
Bilingual language skills, required or preferred depending on the 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 urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, rapid point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup.
Maintain DOH compliance in site labs and exam rooms, including maintaining logbooks, checking expiration dates on medications and supplies, and handling specimens properly.
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, excluding meal and break time.
Facilitate diagnostic testing, such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound, and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care through Aftercare.
Communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians by phone under physician guidance.
Help maintain a clean, courteous, and professional work environment.
Ensure the site is fully stocked with supplies.
Provide compassionate care and customer service to patients while managing volume without compromising quality.