Medical Scribe - Staten Island

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Safety Disclaimer

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications.

Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview.

Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only.

For information on job scams, visit, or file a complaint at .