Scribe - Orthopedics

Summit Health CityMD • Garden City, NY

2d • $18 - $21

About The Position

A Medical Scribe assists the Provider during each patient encounter to ensure an adequate level of direct patient interaction is achieved. During the encounter, they are responsible for locating and obtaining a patient's medical history, documenting dictated notes during a patient visit on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), facilitating diagnostic test, all while providing unparalleled customer service to our patients. This is a great opportunity for those interested in furthering their education and/or career in the field of medicine.

Requirements

• A High School Degree or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire
• Friendly and professional with excellent bedside manner
• Computer and typing skills are - minimum of 45 wpm
• Flexible with full-time work schedule including rotating weekends
• Passion for helping others in an outpatient setting
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and being able to work in a team environment
• Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve
• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience in any service industry a plus
• Bilingual language skills or preferred based on-site location

Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain quick pace in fast paced outpatient facility for duration of scheduled shift (8-12 hours except for meals/break time)
• Direct patient interaction: rooming patients, vital signs intake , collecting patient demographics and medical history
• Documenting the visit on behalf of providers; inclusive of but not limited to patient orders, referrals/follow up information, etc.
• Providing compassionate care to our patients
• Assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures set-ups
• Communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone under physician guidance
• Helping maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment
• Assist with training and acclimation of new hire scribes

Benefits

• Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED