Seasonal Scribe Tech

Summit Health•Yonkers, NY

19d

About The Position

The Scribe Tech documents patient visits accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record, assists physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures, and supports site management with patient flow, inventory, and laboratory follow-up. The role helps maintain Department of Health compliance in site laboratories and exam rooms and delivers compassionate, high-quality customer service while managing the volume of a fast-paced urgent care setting. The position offers exposure to healthcare for people interested in CNA, medical assistant, EMT, or paramedic careers, and may be useful experience for those pursuing medical, physician assistant, or nursing school. Training is provided for relevant tasks. The scheduled shift is 8–12 hours, excluding meals and breaks. The posted pay rate is $20.58 per hour.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
Friendly and professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
Flexibility to work a full-time schedule that includes a weekend day.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; English speaking and writing skills required.
High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Passion for outstanding results and compassion for patients and colleagues.
Team-player attitude.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer proficiency.
Positive attitude and ability to project it around others.
Flexible and adaptable approach in a continuously evolving environment.
Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.
Ability to lift light to moderate weights, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies, and maintain a quick pace for the duration of a shift.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or phlebotomy certification; these are not required, and training will be provided.
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 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 the site laboratory 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 throughout scheduled shifts in a fast-paced urgent care facility, excluding meal and break time.
Facilitate diagnostic tests such as CT, MRI, and ultrasounds, 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 fully stocked with supplies.
Provide compassionate care and outstanding customer service to patients while adhering to established protocols and work processes.