Scribe, Part Time - Urgent Care

Summit Health CityMD•Short Hills, NJ

About The Position

The Scribe supports physicians and care teams in a fast-paced urgent care setting, helping deliver compassionate patient care and maintain an efficient, professional environment. The role requires managing at least two patients per hour on average and three to four patients per hour during surge periods, while maintaining a quick pace throughout scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time. The Scribe assists with basic patient care and medical procedure setups, facilitates diagnostic testing and specialist referrals through Aftercare, and communicates with patients, pharmacies, and physicians under physician guidance. The role also supports the training and acclimation of new Scribes. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong computer and typing skills, and the ability to type at least 45 words per minute. Candidates should be friendly, professional, detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to work effectively as part of a team. Bilingual skills may be required or preferred depending on the site. The job involves heavy computer use and may require lifting light to moderate weights, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies. The listed pay range is $17.60–$21.30 per hour. Compensation may vary based on factors including experience and work location.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Friendly and professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
Computer and typing skills, with a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute.
Flexibility to work a full-time schedule, including weekends.
Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment.
Passion for outstanding results and compassion for colleagues and patients.
Bilingual language skills may be required or preferred depending on the site location.

Nice To Haves

Experience in any service industry.
Bilingual language skills, depending on site location.

Responsibilities

Manage a minimum of two patients per hour on average and three to four patients per hour during surge periods.
Maintain a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care facility throughout scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours, excluding meal and break time.
Facilitate necessary diagnostic tests, such as CT, MRI, and ultrasounds, and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care through Aftercare.
Provide compassionate care to patients.
Assist physicians with basic patient care and medical procedure setups.
Communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians by phone under physician guidance.
Help maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment.
Assist with training and acclimating newly hired Scribes.