Medical Scribe

4 weeks ago


Teterboro, United States Summit Health Inc Full time
About Our Company

We are a physician-led, patient-centric network dedicated to simplifying healthcare and delivering connected care services.

Our multispecialty and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through our operating companies.

We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Job Description

A Medical Scribe is responsible for relieving a physician of clerical duties, allowing them to focus on providing the best care to patients.

Key responsibilities include locating and obtaining patient medical history, documenting dictated notes on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), facilitating diagnostic tests, and providing exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care facility for the duration of scheduled shifts (8-12 hours, excluding meals and breaks)
  • Facilitate diagnostic tests and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care via Aftercare
  • Provide compassionate care to patients
  • Assist physicians with basic patient care and medical procedures
  • Communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone under physician guidance
  • Maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment
  • Assist with training and acclimation of new hire scribes
Qualifications:
  • High School Degree or GED
  • Friendly and professional with excellent bedside manner
  • Computer and typing skills (minimum 45 wpm)
  • Flexible with full-time work 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
  • Experience in any service industry a plus
  • Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve
  • Bilingual language skills required or preferred based on site location
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
Physical Requirements:

The job may require lifting light to moderate amounts of weight to assist team members.

Ability to maintain a quick pace in a fast-paced urgent care medical facility for the duration of scheduled shifts, minus meal and break time.

Heavy computer use required.

Pay Rate:$18.25/hr