Medical Scribe

Summit Health CityMD•Secaucus, 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 with patient flow, inventory, laboratory follow-up, and compliance with Department of Health regulations. Scribes provide compassionate, high-quality customer service in a fast-paced urgent care environment and follow established protocols and work processes. Responsibilities may include assisting with urine drug screens, laboratory processing, fit testing, rapid point-of-care testing, urinalysis, EKGs, and procedure setup; maintaining lab and exam-room compliance; escorting patients on site; facilitating diagnostic tests and specialist referrals; and communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians by phone under physician guidance. The position requires maintaining a quick pace throughout scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meals and breaks. It may be a useful opportunity for people interested in CNA, MA, EMT, paramedic, medical school, PA school, or nursing careers.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
English speaking and writing skills required.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail and strong aptitude for detail.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Computer proficiency.
Friendly, professional manner and excellent bedside manner.
Team player with a positive attitude and passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.
Flexible and adaptable to a continuously evolving environment.
Flexible full-time work schedule, including a weekend day.
Ability to maintain a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care facility for scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meals and breaks.
Ability to lift light to moderate amounts of weight, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies, at times.

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 Department of Health compliance in site labs and exam rooms, including maintaining logbooks, checking expiration dates on medications and supplies, and handling specimens properly.
Assist site management with patient flow, inventory, and laboratory follow-up.
Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays, or other on-site facilities as needed.
Facilitate diagnostic tests, such as CT, MRI, and ultrasounds, and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care via Aftercare.
Communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the 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 while maintaining quality in a high-volume urgent care setting.
Maintain a quick pace throughout the scheduled shift, excluding meal and break time.