Medical Scribe

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pharmacy benefits

Bonuses

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Career advancement

Well-being resources

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a part-time Scribe to support physicians in the outpatient clinic. The role runs Mon, Tue and Thu 8:00 am–4:30 pm, documenting patient visits, updating medical records, preparing notes, and coordinating follow-up tasks.

The scribe will capture detailed histories, exam results, orders and referrals, ensure accurate, timely charting, and help with scheduling while maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of a scribe course required.
• Currently enrolled in BA/BS or Master’s program for the next 12+ months.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Preps office notes for all in-person and TeleHealth clinics.
• Obtains interval lab results and imaging, enters data 24 hours prior.
• Performs accurate, real-time charting of patient encounters.
• Adheres to guidelines for documentation to support reporting and billing.
• Records detailed history, exam results, tests, and plan discussions.
• Places orders and referrals in the chart for provider review.
• Presents encounter documents to patient and providers, with edits as needed.
• After clinic, ensures referrals and orders reach correct recipients and follow-ups are scheduled.
• Assist with confirming or rescheduling visits as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Written communication

Verbal communication

Active listening

Narrative writing

Typing 70 wpm

PC software proficiency

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Professional ethics

Confidentiality

Coordination

Problem solving

Professionalism

Writing sample required

Education

BA/BS or Master’s program

Job description

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY: Scribe accompanies physician on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, in the outpatient clinic and documents during patient visits, ensures medical records are up to date and complete, prepares notes for providers, and completes follow-up activities (e.g., referrals, orders, appointment scheduling) in a timely manner. Position: Scribe Department: SEMC MDs Schedule: Part Time (8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday)

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Preps office notes for all in-person and TeleHealth clinics.
• Obtains interval laboratory results, MRI, and EEG results, and enters them into the chart at least 24 hours prior to the encounter to allow for clinician review.
• Performs accurate, real-time charting of patient encounters.
• Adheres to all required guidelines for proper documentation to allow for accurate reporting and billing.
• This includes detailed recording of the elicited history, physical examination, diagnostic testing results, and appropriate and comprehensive summarization of the ensuing discussion and plan developed by the patient and provider.
• Ensures that all required test orders, prescriptions, and other required referrals are placed in the medical record during and immediately following the encounter, ready for the provider to sign.
• Ensures that copies of the encounter documentation are presented to the patient, to their primary care provider, and to all other care providers for the patient.
• Ensures that all documentation is grammatically correct with correct spelling; as copies of the notes are provided to the patient, thorough editing of the record ensures adherence to high quality standards and ensures accurate communication with other providers.
• After each clinic, the scribe will ensure that all referrals are sent to appropriate providers or their representatives, that EEG and MRI orders are conveyed to the epilepsy program coordinator, and that follow-up appointments are booked with the provider and/or epilepsy NP.
• When appropriate, the scribe may be asked to assist with confirming upcoming patient visits and/or with rescheduling visits if required test results are not yet available.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, and successful completion of a scribe course, required.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in BA/BS or Master’s program for the next 12+ months.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: None
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED: None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to learn and appropriately apply basic medical terminologies and techniques taught and used on the job.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to actively listen.
• Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically correct English.
• Ability to spell proofread and edit written text.
• Keyboard proficiency (approximately 70 words/minute).
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, highly-stress environment that routinely involves exposure to highly-sensitive personal medical issues.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and patients.
• Ability to problem solve under pressure.
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.
• Understanding of and commitment to appropriate protection of confidential patient information.
• Commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Writing sample required

Compensation

Compensation Range: $17.07- $24.04 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.

Benefits

• benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
• discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family well-being

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.

We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.