Medical Scribe

Summit Health Management; Clifton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Medical Scribe to document patient visits in the EMR and assist physicians with basic care. The role supports patient flow, labs, and DOH compliance in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, attention to detail, and a compassionate bedside manner. BLS certification is required at hire, with potential for growth in medical careers.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED; undergraduate degree a plus.
• Friendly and professional with excellent bedside manner.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• English language skills required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team player with flexible full-time schedule including weekends.
• Bilingual language skills preferred based on site.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Capture accurate and detailed documentation of patient visits into the EMR.
• Assist physician with basic patient care and medical procedures.
• Direct patient flow, manage inventory, and follow up on labs.
• Ensure DOH compliance for site lab and exam rooms.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays or other facilities.
• Maintain a fast-paced urgent care workflow.
• Support aftercare referrals and physician communications.
• Maintain a clean, courteous, and professional environment.
• Keep site stocked with supplies.
• Provide compassionate care to patients.

Skills

Friendly bedside manner

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Computer proficiency

Bilingual language skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree a plus

Tools

EMR

Job description

## Medical ScribeApply: Clifton, NJ: Full time: Posted Today: R54761# **About Our Company**We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. 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.**Please Note:** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.# **Job Description**The Scribe is responsible for:* Capturing accurate and detailed documentation of the patient visit into the EMR in a timely manner.* Assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures.* Assisting site management with directing patient flow, inventory, and following up on labs.* Ensuring site lab compliance with Department of Health (DOH) Regulations.* Provide unparalleled customer service to our patients, adhering to established protocols and work processes, and successfully managing volume without ever compromising quality.**\\*This is a great opportunity for those interested in CNA, MA, EMT, or Paramedic careers****\\* Great exposure to the healthcare profession (excellent resume builder for medical school, PA school, nursing school)****Essential Functions/Responsibilities:**The essential functions of a Scribe are:* Assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures, which may include but is not limited to Urine Drug Screens, lab processing, fit testing, rapid point of care testing, UA, EKG, procedure set ups, etc.* Ensuring Department of Health (DOH) compliance of site lab and exam rooms which may include but is not limited to logbook maintenance, checking for expired medications and supplies, proper handling of specimens etc.* Escort patients to exam rooms, x-rays or other facilities on site as needed.* Ability to maintain quick pace in fast paced urgent care facility for the duration of scheduled shift (8-12 hours except for meals/break time).* Facilitating any necessary diagnostic tests (e.g., CT, MRI, ultrasounds, etc.) and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care via Aftercare* Communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone under physician guidance.* Helping maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment.* Ensuring the site is fully stocked with supplies.* Providing compassionate care to our patients.**Qualifications**A candidate’s qualifications will include:* High School Degree or GED, Undergraduate degree a plus* Friendly and professional with excellent bedside manner.* Flexible with full-time work schedule including a weekend day.* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.* English language (speaking and writing) skills required* High attention to detail.* Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve.* Team player.* Knowledge of third-party payor requirements preferred.* Strong aptitude for detail, and ability to work independently, required.* Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills required.* Computer Proficiency* Happy and positive thinking, able to project this attitude around others.* Flexible & adaptable nature to work in a continuously evolving environment.* Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.* 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 at times to lift light to moderate amounts of weight (e.g., boxes of medical/facility supplies) to assist team members. Job also requires the ability to maintain a quick pace in fast paced urgent care medical facility for the duration of scheduled shift minus meal/break time#INDScribe**Pay Rate:** $18.75 per hour