Medical Scribe

CVS Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Oak Street Health is looking for a full-time Medical Scribe (Clinical Informatics Specialist) in Reading, PA. The role involves vital documentation assistance for primary care providers, with extensive training in patient care workflows and clinical coding.

Candidates must have a minimum commitment of one year, with strong typing skills and excellent attendance. Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 55 WPM.
• Ability to commit a minimum of 1 year to the position.
• Ability to work in-person for approximately 40-45 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Documenting patient encounters including assessments.
• Improving clinical documentation and support.
• Providing administrative support to the care team.

Skills

Typing Speed of 55 WPM

Advanced listening and communication skills

Strong computer literacy

Adaptability to new workflows

Education

Healthcare-based degree program

Job description

Medical Scribe (Clinical Informatics Specialist)

Company: Oak Street Health

Location: 951 N 6th St. #221, Reading, PA 19601

At Oak Street Health, Clinical Informatics Specialists (CIS), or Medical Scribes, serve as vital clinical documentation assistants, supporting our primary care providers. Each Scribe is paired with a single provider, joining them in the exam room, during team huddles, and conducting post-visit summaries to ensure accurate, specific, and timely documentation. Our Scribes receive extensive training to become experts in our value‑based care model, ICD‑10 and CPT coding, electronic medical records, and population health. Their contributions allow our interdisciplinary team to proactively identify and help close care gaps, provide preventative measures for chronic conditions, and provide great patient experiences.

This role is designed for individuals seeking significant clinical exposure, particularly those on a pre‑med or healthcare administration track. Because providers and patients rely heavily on this partnership, successful candidates should expect a 1–2 year commitment. This opportunity offers an immersive, paid position to gain clinical experience, chronic disease management, and a deep understanding of patient care workflows before advancing to MD, PA, Nursing, or other professional healthcare programs.

Responsibilities:

• Documenting Patient Encounters ~ 80%
  • Joining the provider in the exam room to observe patient visits
  • Documenting patient encounters in a structured note, including the history of the present illness, assessment, plan, and physical exam
  • Assigning appropriate CPT and ICD‑10 codes
  • Preparing After Visit Summaries
  • Consulting with provider to ensure accurate and specific documentation
• Clinical Documentation Improvement ~ 10%
  • Requesting and reviewing medical records
  • Leveraging Oak Street’s population health tools to support clinical documentation improvement
  • Preparing for and supporting Daily Huddles and Clinical Documentation Reviews
  • Consulting with provider on clinical documentation opportunities
• Administrative support for your provider and care team ~ 10%
  • Placing orders and referrals
  • Addressing tasks
  • Supporting the care team with additional responsibilities related to clinical documentation
  • Other administrative duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

Required:

• Minimum typing speed of 55 WPM, though 70+ WPM is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to commit a minimum of 1 year to the position, though 2 or more years is strongly preferred.
• Excellent job attendance, including the ability to work in‑person within the clinic for approximately 40‑45 hours per week, with predictable hours and break times. This is a full‑time position – we do not offer any part‑time Scribe positions at this time.
• Advanced listening and communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical processes.
• Ability to work well on your own as a self‑starter, as well as the willingness to take direction and be a member of the team.
• Ability to adapt to new workflows and to quickly learn new concepts and skills, especially when working with a paired provider’s processes and procedures.
• Compliance with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA.
• US work authorization.

Strongly Preferred:

• Recent graduate or current student of a Healthcare‑based degree program, with an interest in obtaining an administrative position that can further career goals. This role is not a hands‑on patient care position.
• Experience within a role that required detail‑orientation and high levels of accuracy is strongly preferred. This can be research and/or laboratory opportunities, transcription or scribe positions, etc.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications.
• Prior clinical experience, including shadowing and/or volunteering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in another language is not required, but is a plus when it comes to connecting with our diverse patient communities.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$17.00 – $28.46

The typical pay range for this role is: $17.00 – $28.46. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Benefits

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.