Scribe Tech - New Dorp

Job title Scribe Tech
Reports to Practice Manager
FLSA code Non-Exempt
Job code
PTO/Benefits
Job purpose
The Scribe is responsible for:
• Capturing accurate and detailed documentation of the encounter into the EMR in a timely manner
• Assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures
• Assisting site managers 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
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of a Scribe are:
• Being able to manage a minimum of two patients per hour on average and be able to manage a minimum of three to four patients per hour during surge periods.
• Assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures, which may include but is not limited to: phlebotomy, Urine Drug Screens, rapid strep, 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 specimen 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
• 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
• Ensuring the site is fully stocked with supplies
• Providing compassionate care to our patients
Qualifications
A candidate’s qualifications will include:
• High School Degree or GED, Undergraduate degree a plus
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or phlebotomy and EKG certifications a plus, but not required training will be provided
• Friendly and professional with excellent bedside manner
• Flexible with full-time work schedule including weekends
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve
• Team player
• Flexible with full-time work schedule including weekends
• 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.
Additional Information
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.
Direct reports
n/a
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Date approved: Date upon which the job description was approved
Reviewed: Date when the job description was last reviewed
CityMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer