Seasonal Scribe Tech

Summit Health CityMD•Bensonhurst, NY

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 operations, including patient flow, inventory, and laboratory follow-up. The role provides customer service while following established protocols and maintaining quality in a fast-paced urgent care environment. It offers exposure to healthcare for people interested in CNA, medical assistant, EMT, or paramedic careers, and may be useful experience for those considering medical, physician assistant, or nursing school. Responsibilities also include preparing exam rooms and site labs, escorting patients, facilitating diagnostic tests and referrals, communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians under physician guidance, and helping maintain a clean, professional, and well-stocked facility. The scheduled shift is 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time. The role is seasonal and pays $20.58 per hour. VillageMD offers a benefits platform that includes medical, dental, life, disability, vision, FSA coverage, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Friendly and professional manner 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.
High attention to detail.
Passion for outstanding results and compassion for colleagues and patients.
Team-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer proficiency.
Positive attitude and ability to project it around others.
Flexible and adaptable nature in a continuously evolving environment.
Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.
Ability to lift light to moderate amounts of weight, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies.
Ability to maintain a quick pace for the duration of a scheduled shift, excluding meal and break time.

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 labs and exam rooms, including maintaining logbooks, checking medication and supply expiration dates, 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 the scheduled shift, except for meal and break time.
Facilitate diagnostic tests, such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound, and 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 stocked with supplies.
Provide compassionate care and customer service while following established protocols and work processes.
Assist site management with patient flow, inventory, and laboratory follow-up.