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RWJBarnabas Health
Medical Scribe, Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine
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What they do
A Medical Transcriptionist listens to sound recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals, transcribes the recordings and creates written reports and documents from them. Uses medical terminology and abbreviations and operates recording equipment and software. Works in hospitals or medical offices, or for companies that provide transcription services to healthcare facilities.
$42,384 / year median in New Jersey
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Medical Scribe, Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine RWJBarnabas Health life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement United States, Jersey, West Orange 95 Old Short Hills Road (Show on map) Jun 10, 2026 Medical Scribe, Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine
Req #: 48680
Category:
Medical Scribe Status:
Per Diem Shift:
Day Facility:
Emergency Medicine Associates Department:
All RWJBH Hospital Sites Pay Range:
$17.67 per hourLocation:
All RWJBH Hospital Sites, All RWJBH Hospital Sites, NJ 08859Job Title:
Medical Scribe Location:
Emergency Medicine Associates Department:
ER Physician-Medical Group Req#: 48680Status:
Per Diem Shift:
Day Pay Range:
$17.67- $17.
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in 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; ark Beth Israel Medical Center
- ark, 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 Brunswick
- 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 Applicant will be able to indicate their desired location(s) if selected to move forward with the interview process.
- Opportunities in both Day and Night shifts may be available
Job Overview:
The Medical Scribe provides Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Department clinicians with documentation assistance and follow-up on diagnostics/consults/orders, etc. This assistance is crucial in providing clinicians additional time to directly speak to and consult with patients. This is a great opportunity for entry level healthcare professionals to build on medical knowledge and gain invaluable clinical exposure in working alongside numerous MDs, NPs, and PAs.Qualifications:
Required:
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 science or clinical 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.Preferred:
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 errorsScheduling 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.