Medical Scribe
CityMD
Queens, NY, USA
30+ days ago
Full-time
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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)
 

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
  • In addition to the above duties, this role may include but is not limited to: phlebotomy, Urine Drug Screens, rapid strep, UA, EKG, procedure set ups, logbook maintenance, checking for expired medications and supplies, proper handling of specimen etc.  

 

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
  • 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.

 

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.

Pay Range starting at $19.75/hr

The provided compensation range 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.