Medical Scribe

Talentify; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Scribe to document physician visits in real time within the EMR system across multiple ophthalmology clinics in the Houston area. You will capture histories, exam findings, assessments, and plans while adapting to physician styles.

The role includes travel to several clinics and a focus on accuracy and privacy. Ideal candidates have ophthalmic exposure, strong typing skills, and at least 1 year of on-site scribing experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in medical terminology and medical documentation.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• At least 1 year of on-site scribing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support a high volume of patient care, assisting physicians in managing a clinic that may see 80-100 patients per day.
• Perform precise data entry related to ophthalmology and retina care, following clinic protocols and EMR standards.
• Collaborate closely with clinic staff and a team of other scribes to support efficient clinic flow and patient throughput.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all healthcare documentation and privacy standards.
• Travel between assigned clinics, providing consistent documentation support across multiple locations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Typing

Education

BS/AS in life science

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Title: Scribe

Job Description

As a Scribe, you will document physician visits in the EMR system in real time, capturing accurate and thorough medical information during each patient encounter. You will scribe for multiple physicians, adapting to individual documentation styles and preferences while maintaining consistency and quality. Your role will involve recording patient histories, exam findings, assessments, and treatment plans as directed by the physician. Ensuring accuracy and completeness of all medical documentation, including medical terminology, diagnoses, and procedures, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a high volume of patient care, assisting physicians in managing a clinic that may see 80-100 patients per day.
• Perform precise data entry related to ophthalmology and retina care, following clinic protocols and EMR standards.
• Collaborate closely with clinic staff and a team of other scribes to support efficient clinic flow and patient throughput.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all healthcare documentation and privacy standards.
• Travel between assigned clinics, providing consistent documentation support across multiple locations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in medical terminology and medical documentation.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• At least 1 year of on-site scribing experience.
• Strong typing and data entry skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of patient care.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS/AS in a life science.
• Ophthalmic experience preferred.
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• High energy and driven personality.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fast-paced environment, with clinics seeing up to 100 patients a day. You will work Monday through Friday, with hours scheduled between 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM, depending on clinic needs. This is a float position requiring travel three days a week, with transportation provided and travel time paid. Training takes place at the administrative building in the Galleria. Employees are tied to three clinics, with the home clinic being one of the busiest in Houston. The dress code requires navy blue scrubs, with short, groomed nails and hair tied back.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bellaire, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bellaire,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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