Medical Scribe - Cutchogue

Summit Health CityMD•Cutchogue, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Scribe (Scribe Tech) documents patient visits accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR), assists physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, and supports site operations. The role includes helping manage patient flow, maintaining supplies, following up on laboratory matters, and ensuring that the site laboratory and exam rooms comply with Department of Health regulations. Scribe Techs provide compassionate, high-quality customer service in a fast-paced urgent care environment without compromising quality. The position offers exposure to the healthcare profession and may be relevant to people interested in CNA, medical assistant, EMT, or paramedic careers, as well as medical, physician assistant, or nursing school. The work requires maintaining a quick pace throughout scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time. The schedule is full-time and includes a weekend day. Training is provided. The role may involve lifting light to moderate amounts of weight, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies.

Requirements

High school degree 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 strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Computer proficiency.
Friendly, professional manner and excellent bedside manner.
Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment and commitment to compassionate, high-quality service.
Flexible and adaptable approach to a continuously evolving environment.
Ability to maintain a quick pace for the duration of scheduled shifts, which are 8–12 hours excluding meals and breaks.
Ability to lift light to moderate amounts of weight, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies.
Full-time schedule availability, including a weekend day.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program.
Phlebotomy certification.
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 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 laboratories and exam rooms, including maintaining logbooks, checking for expired 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 in a fast-paced urgent care facility throughout scheduled shifts, excluding meal and break time.
Facilitate diagnostic tests such as CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds, and arrange 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 fully stocked with supplies.
Provide compassionate care and outstanding customer service to patients.
Assist site management with directing patient flow, inventory, and laboratory follow-up.