CVS Health Is Hiring A Medical Scribe

Join a Caring and Innovative Team in Healthcare as a Medical Scribe at Oak Street Health 🚑

Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to simplifying healthcare and making a positive impact in communities. At Oak Street Health, you'll work alongside passionate colleagues committed to high-quality, patient-centered care.

About the Role: Medical Scribe

The primary focus of a Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS or Medical Scribe) at Oak Street Health is to support primary care providers by ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation. Your role involves assisting throughout the patient care journey—from planning with providers during morning huddles, observing and documenting during exams, to following up after visits for next steps.

Beyond documentation, Scribes serve as clinical documentation assistants, becoming experts in our value-based care model, chronic disease management, and medical coding (ICD-10 and CPT). Extensive training will prepare you to excel in clinical workflows, preventative care, population health data, and team-based collaboration.

This role is ideal for individuals committed to at least 1-2 years, especially those on pre-med tracks or pursuing careers in Health Informatics, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Medical Coding, and related fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Encounter Documentation (80%)
• Join providers in exam rooms to observe patient visits
• Document encounters with details including history, assessment, plan, and physical exam
• Assign appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Prepare and summarize after-visit notes
• Collaborate with providers to ensure documentation accuracy
• Clinical Documentation Improvement (10%)
• Review and request medical records
• Utilize population health tools to enhance documentation
• Support daily huddles and documentation reviews
• Consult with providers on documentation opportunities
• Administrative Support (10%)
• Place orders and referrals
• Address various administrative tasks
• Support the care team with documentation-related duties
• Perform other assigned duties

Ideal Candidate Profile: What We're Looking For

Knowledge

• Understanding of medical terminology and common medications (required)
• Prior clinical experience, shadowing, or volunteering (strongly preferred)
• Previous scribe or transcription experience (preferred)

Skills

• Excellent listening and communication abilities (required)
• Strong computer skills and adaptability to new workflows (required)
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other community languages (required where applicable)

Abilities

• Quick learner and adaptable to new workflows (required)
• Typing speed of 70+ words per minute (strongly preferred)
• Team-oriented, willing to take direction and work collaboratively (required)
• Self-starter with excellent attendance (required)
• Commitment of at least 1 year in role (2+ years preferred) (required)
• Availability to work 40-45 hours/week during clinic hours (required)
• Compliance with policies including HIPAA and federal/state regulations (required)
• Authorization to work in the US (required)

Additional Details

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $17.00 – $31.30 hourly

Compensation will depend on experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. The role is eligible for bonuses, commissions, or short-term incentives.

Why Join Us? 💙

Our people drive our success. We value diversity, inclusivity, and a workplace where every colleague feels appreciated and belongs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Additional resources available during the application process

Application Timeline & Additional Information

We expect the application window to close on 10/30/2026. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with all applicable laws.