Seasonal Medical Scribe - Fast-Paced Urgent Care

shm; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is hiring a seasonal scribe to capture accurate and timely documentation of patient visits in the EMR, while assisting physicians with basic care and procedures at an urgent care site in Newark.

Responsibilities include directing patient flow, ensuring DOH compliance, and maintaining a clean, efficient environment. The role offers exposure to CNA/MA/EMT career paths and a strong resume builder for healthcare education.

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.

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.

Skills

Friendly bedside manner

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Bilingual (on-site location)

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree a plus

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VillageMD is hiring a seasonal scribe to capture accurate and timely documentation of patient visits in the EMR, while assisting physicians with basic care and procedures at an urgent care site in Newark.

Responsibilities include directing patient flow, ensuring DOH compliance, and maintaining a clean, efficient environment. The role offers exposure to CNA/MA/EMT career paths and a strong resume builder for healthcare education.