Medical Scribe, Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine

Location: All RWJBH Hospital Sites, NJ 08859 Req #: 48718 Category: Medical Scribe Status: Per Diem Shift: Day Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates Department: ER Physician-Medical Group Pay Range: $17.67 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. All RWJBH Hospital Sites Include: Clara Maass Medical Center- Belleville, NJ; Newark Beth Israel Medical Center- Newark, NJ; Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ; Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ; Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ; RWJUH at Somerset- Somerville, NJ; RWJUH at New Brunswick- New Brunswick, NJ; RWJUH at Rahway- Rahway, NJ; RWJUH at Hamilton- Hamilton Township, NJ; Monmouth Medical Center- Long Branch, NJ; Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus- Lakewood, NJ; Community Medical Center- Toms River, NJ. Job Overview The Medical Scribe provides Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Department clinicians with documentation assistance and follow‑up on diagnostics/consults/orders, enabling clinicians to spend more time with patients. This role is ideal for entry‑level healthcare professionals seeking clinical exposure alongside MDs, NPs, and PAs. Qualifications High School Diploma Completion of science or clinical coursework at the undergraduate level or above required. Work experience in a direct patient care clinical setting may be considered in lieu of coursework. Work, volunteer, or shadowing experience in the healthcare field required. Experience in a direct patient care environment preferred (e.g., medical scribe, patient care technician, medical assistant, EMT). Must be documented on resume. Bachelor’s degree Superb listening, verbal and written communication skills Accuracy and attention to detail Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to work in a fast‑paced, stressful environment Ability to type 50 words per minute adjusted for errors Scheduling Requirements Per Diem position with a need for availability to work 3 shifts per month. Availability to work most shifts: 7:00am-7:00pm, 8:00am-8:00pm, 11:00am-11:00pm, 7:00pm-7:00am. Shifts are 7 days a week; need to also be available for weekend shifts. Essential Functions Accompany clinicians into patient rooms and transcribe clinician dictations/notes. Actively listen to all conversations pertaining to patient care between the clinician and other healthcare providers, patients, family, etc. and document relevant information into the EMR. Document clinician and patient encounters into EMR. Seek out missing information from clinicians to complete the physician chart. Gather and input pertinent patient information from external sources (e.g., outpatient lab tests, nursing home/EMS records). Place phone calls to PMD offices, pharmacies, etc. as requested by the clinician. Keep clinicians informed of resulting diagnostics and troubleshoot delays in those results. Benefits and Perks Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health