Medical Scribe

CVS Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Oak Street Health is seeking a Medical Scribe to support primary care providers with clinical documentation during patient encounters. The role focuses on accurate note‑taking, coding tasks, and collaboration with the care team in a clinic setting.

Ideal candidates have a pre‑medical background or prior clinical exposure, strong listening and communication skills, and the ability to learn new workflows. This full‑time position offers in‑person clinic work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and medications; pre‑medical degree or clinical experience required.
• Strong listening and communication skills are essential.
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken in the communities served.

Responsibilities

• Document patient encounters in structured notes with HPI, assessment, plan, and exam details.
• Support clinical documentation improvement; leverage population‑health tools and assist with huddles and documentation reviews.
• Handle administrative tasks: place orders and referrals, address tasks, and support the care team in documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Listening skills

Computer literacy

Multilingual

Education

Pre‑medical degree

Job description

Title

Medical Scribe

Company

Oak Street Health

Role Description

The purpose of a Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS or Medical Scribe) at Oak Street Health is to support primary care providers with clinical documentation so that they can focus on providing exceptional care to patients. Scribes assist providers throughout the patient care journey – from morning huddles to plan visits, joining examinations to observe and document, and following up after visits to assist with next steps.

Beyond the typical Scribe role, these team members serve as clinical documentation assistants, referred internally as CISs (Clinic Informatics Specialists), supporting accurate, specific, and timely documentation. They become experts in value‑based care models, chronic condition documentation, ICD‑10 and CPT coding, and help close care gaps. Extensive on‑the‑job training covers clinical workflows, value‑based medicine, preventative chronic care, documentation standards, population health data, and team‑based care.

Ideal candidates are willing to commit at least 1–2 years to this role and are suitable for pre‑med, Health Informatics, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Medical Coding, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Documenting Patient Encounters (≈80%)
  • Observe patient visits in the exam room with the provider
  • Document encounters in a structured note, including HPI, assessment, plan, and physical exam
  • Assign appropriate CPT and ICD‑10 codes
  • Prepare After Visit Summaries
  • Consult with the provider to ensure accuracy and specificity
• Clinical Documentation Improvement (≈10%)
  • Request and review medical records
  • Leverage Oak Street's population‑health tools to support documentation improvement
  • Prepare for and support Daily Huddles and Documentation Reviews
  • Consult with the provider on documentation opportunities
• Administrative Support (≈10%)
  • Place orders and referrals
  • Address tasks
  • Support the care team with duties related to clinical documentation
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Knowledge

• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications, from a pre‑medical degree or prior clinical experience (required)
• Prior clinical experience, including shadowing or volunteering (strongly preferred)
• Prior scribe or transcription experience (preferred but not required)

Skills

• Advanced listening and communication skills (required)
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical workflows (required)
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken in the communities served (required where indicated)

Abilities

• Adapt to new workflows and quickly learn new concepts and skills (required)
• Type 70+ words per minute (strongly preferred)
• Take direction and work as a team member providing patient care, adapting to the provider's working style (required)
• Self‑starter within role scope
• Excellent job attendance and ability to work in‑person in clinics (required)
• Commit to at least 1 year in the role (2+ years ideal) (required)
• Work approximately 40–45 hours per week during clinic hours, with predictable hours and break times (required)
• Comply with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA (required)
• US work authorization (required)

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$17.00 – $31.30 per hour

This range represents the base hourly rate or full‑time salary for the position. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, geography, and other factors. The role may also be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay.

Benefits

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources available upon eligibility. Additional details are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

Application Information

The application window for this opening will close on October 5, 2026.

Legal Statements

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