Medical Scribe (Full-time in Primary Care Setting)

We’re building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience.

The purpose of a Medical Scribe at Oak Street Health is to support primary care providers with clinical documentation so that they can focus on providing exceptional care to patients.

Responsibilities:

• Documenting patient encounters (approximately 80% of the role)
• Joining providers in exam rooms to observe patient visits
• Documenting patient encounters in structured notes, including histories, assessments, plans, and physical exams
• Assigning CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Preparing After Visit Summaries
• Consulting with providers to ensure accurate and specific documentation
• Requesting and reviewing medical records
• Leveraging population health tools to support clinical documentation improvement
• Preparing for and supporting daily huddles and clinical documentation reviews
• Providing administrative support for providers and care teams

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications (preferred)
• Prior clinical experience, including shadowing and/or volunteering (strongly preferred)
• Prior scribe or transcription experience (preferred but not required)
• Listening and communication skills (required)
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technical workflows (required)
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (required where indicated)
• Ability to adapt to new workflows and quickly learn new concepts and skills (required)
• Ability to type 70+ words per minute (strongly preferred)
• Ability and willingness to take direction and be a team member providing patient care (required)
• Excellent job attendance, including ability to work in-person in clinics (required)
• Ability to commit to at least 1 year in role (2+ years ideal) (required)
• Ability to work approximately 40-45 hours per week during clinic hours (full-time position) with predictable hours and break times (required)
• Compliance with hospital and Oak Street Health policies, including HIPAA (required)
• US work authorization (required)

Benefits:

• Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for Medicare patients
• Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
• Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
• Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
• New centers and flexible work environments
• Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement