Medical Scribe

Summit Health•Bayonne, NJ

About The Position

The Medical Scribe captures accurate and detailed documentation of patient visits in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner and supports physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures. The position also assists site management with patient flow, inventory, and laboratory follow-up, while ensuring site laboratory compliance with Department of Health (DOH) regulations. Scribes provide compassionate, high-quality customer service and help maintain a clean, courteous, and professional urgent care environment. This role offers exposure to the healthcare profession and may be a useful experience for people interested in CNA, MA, EMT, paramedic, medical school, PA school, or nursing careers. The scheduled shift is 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time. The role requires flexibility to work a full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire.
English speaking and writing skills.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Computer proficiency.
Friendly and professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
Ability to maintain a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care facility throughout scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time.
Flexible to work a full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.
Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to work in a continuously evolving environment.
Passion for helping others and for providing excellent results and compassionate care.

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 laboratories and exam rooms, including logbooks, checking medications and supplies for expiration, 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 referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care through Aftercare.
Communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians by phone under physician guidance.
Assist site management with directing patient flow, inventory, and follow-up on laboratory work.
Keep the site fully stocked with supplies.
Help maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment.
Provide compassionate care and outstanding customer service while managing patient volume without compromising quality.