Seasonal Medical Scribe

Summit Health; Bernardsville (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life

Disability

Vision

FSA coverages

401k savings plan

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a full-time seasonal Scribe in New Jersey to document patient visits in the EMR and assist physicians with care. The role supports fast-paced urgent care operations, ensures DOH compliance, and provides compassionate customer service to patients and families.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and strong communication skills. Bilingual abilities are preferred and experience with EMR systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual language skills preferred based on-site location.
• Friendly and professional bedside manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with basic patient care and procedures.
• Ensure DOH lab and exam room compliance.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and imaging areas.
• Maintain quick pace in urgent care during shifts (8–12 hours).
• Facilitate diagnostic tests and referrals via Aftercare.
• Communicate with patients, pharmacies and physicians under physician guidance.
• Maintain a clean, courteous, and professional environment.
• Ensure the site is stocked with supplies.

Skills

Documentation proficiency

Patient care support

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree preferred

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

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.

Job Description

This is a full-time seasonal scribe position with an anticipated end date of 02/27/2027. 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

• 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

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.

Pay Rate

$18.75 per hour

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• Vision
• FSA coverages
• a 401k savings plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides 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.

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. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.