Medical Scribe

VillageMD; Westfield (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Medical Scribe to enhance physician productivity by managing clerical tasks in an urgent care environment. This role offers valuable experience in healthcare, making it an excellent stepping stone for careers in medicine, nursing, or emergency services. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, capable of fast-paced work, and demonstrate outstanding communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k savings plan

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• Computer skills - minimum of 45 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient medical history.
• Facilitate diagnostic tests and referrals.
• Assist physician with patient care and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer Service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Degree or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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

A Medical Scribe is responsible for relieving a physician of their clerical duties, thereby allowing a physician to focus their attention on providing the best care to the patient. They are responsible for locating and obtaining a patient's medical history, documenting dictated notes during a patient visit on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), facilitating diagnostic test, all while providing unparalleled customer service to our patients.

*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

• Ability to maintain quick pace in fast paced urgent care facility for 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

• Providing compassionate care to our patients

• Assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures set-ups

• Communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone under physician guidance

• Helping maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment

• Assist with training and acclimation of new hire scribes

Qualifications

• A High School Degree or GED

• Friendly and professional with excellent bedside manner

• Computer and typing skills are required - minimum of 45 wpm

• Flexible with full-time work schedule including weekends

• Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• English language (speaking and writing) skills required

• High attention to detail and being able to work in a team environment

• Experience in any service industry a plus

• Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve

• 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 ability to maintain a quick pace in fast paced urgent care medical facility for duration of scheduled shift minus meal/break time. Heavy computer use required.

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Pay Rate: $18.25 per hour

The provided compensation amount is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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