Medical Scribe

Summit Health•Wayne, NJ

17d

About The Position

The Medical Scribe captures accurate, detailed documentation of patient visits in the EMR in a timely manner and assists physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures. The role also supports site management by helping direct patient flow, maintain inventory, follow up on laboratory matters, and ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations. Scribes provide 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 useful experience for people interested in CNA, MA, EMT, paramedic, medical school, PA school, or nursing careers. The role may include assisting with urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, rapid point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup. Scribes escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays, and other on-site facilities; facilitate diagnostic testing and specialist referrals through Aftercare; and communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians by phone under physician guidance. They help keep exam rooms and the site clean, professional, and stocked with supplies, and maintain laboratory compliance through tasks such as logbook maintenance, checking medication and supply expiration dates, and handling specimens properly. The scheduled shift is 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time. The role includes a full-time schedule with a weekend day. Pay is $18.75 per hour; final compensation may depend on factors including experience and location.

Requirements

High school diploma 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.
Friendly, professional demeanor and excellent bedside manner.
High attention to detail, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to work a full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.
Ability to maintain a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care facility for the duration of scheduled shifts, which are 8–12 hours excluding meals and breaks.
Team-oriented, adaptable, positive, and compassionate approach, with a passion for helping others in urgent care.
Ability to lift light to moderate amounts of weight, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Document patient visits accurately and in detail in the EMR in a timely manner.
Assist physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, including tasks such as urine drug screens, lab processing, fit testing, point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup.
Maintain site laboratory and exam-room compliance with Department of Health regulations, including logbooks, expiration checks, and proper specimen handling.
Help direct patient flow and escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays, or other on-site facilities.
Facilitate diagnostic tests 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 working environment.
Ensure the site is stocked with supplies.
Provide compassionate patient care and outstanding customer service while maintaining quality in a high-volume urgent care setting.