Clinic Nurse/Scribe

Job Title: Clinic Nurse/Scribe

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week required (hourly)

Travel: 25%

Qualifications:

• LPN or RN degree
• Current LPN or RN license in the state of practice
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with individuals of all ages
• Punctuality and ability to stay on schedule
• Previous medical office, nursing, or medical documentation experience preferred but not required.

Job Summary:

Discover a rewarding career at Arcare. The Clinical Nurse/Scribe works as part of the clinic care team. This position combines direct patient care responsibilities with medical documentation and clerical support functions. The Clinical Nurse/Scribe assists providers with patient assessments, treatments, and coordination of care while accurately documenting patient encounters, medical histories, examinations, procedures, diagnoses, and treatment plans within the electronic medical record.

This role enhances patient flow and continuity of care by supporting both clinical operations and provider efficiency in a fast-paced medical office environment.

Essential Functions:

Clinical Nursing Duties

• Observe patients, chart, and report changes in patient conditions, including adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Administer prescribed medications and intravenous fluids and document appropriately.
• Measure and record vital signs including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and procedures and explain procedures to patients.
• Collect patient specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum and perform routine laboratory testing.
• Set up equipment and prepare treatment rooms.
• Inventory and requisition medical supplies and instruments.
• Participate in patient-centered care activities and interdisciplinary care team huddles.
• Educate patients regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, healthy behaviors, and community resources.
• Assist with coordinating seamless transitions of care across multiple settings.
• Utilize health information systems efficiently to support quality patient care and timely communication.
• Incorporate quality indicators and population health initiatives into patient care plans.

Medical Scribe Duties

• Perform medical documentation using individual login credentials only.
• Accompany providers into exam rooms to document patient encounters in real time.
• Accurately document:
• History of present illness
• Review of systems
• Past medical and surgical history
• Family and social history
• Medications and allergies
• Physical examination findings
• Procedures performed
• Laboratory and radiographic results
• Diagnoses, symptoms, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions
• Enter orders within the scope permitted by state law while the provider is available for review and approval.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Complete and present medical records collaboratively with supervising providers.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all documentation, safety, infection control, and information security policies.
• Does not accept or provide verbal orders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic operations and patient care goals.

About Arcare

Founded on the belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege, Arcare exists to make comprehensive, high-quality care accessible to everyone, especially in rural and underserved communities. What began in the rural Arkansas delta has grown into a multi-state healthcare network, but our mission remains the same: Health for All. That mission drives everything we do, from accepting every patient, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, to expanding access to care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve

We believe strong communities start with strong teams. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where employees are valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a meaningful impact through their work. We invest in our people by supporting professional development, encouraging leadership growth, and providing opportunities to build long-term careers within the organization. A healthy work-life balance and a predictable schedule are part of our workplace culture.

Whether caring for patients in the clinic, supporting operations behind the scenes, or serving communities through outreach and education, our teams are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, accessible care that improves lives.

Arcare offers competitive pay and a strong company-paid benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Work-life balance through a predictable schedule. Schedules are established early and rarely change, so employees enjoy a steady workweek rhythm.
• No routine nights or weekends for most positions. (Some clinical roles may have limited weekend coverage based on clinic needs.)
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free care at any Arcare clinic for employees and covered family members enrolled in the Arcare health plan, starting the first day of your employment
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 96 hours of paid vacation time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• 96 hours of paid sick time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment. Accrual rates increase upon tenure.
• Paid holidays, including one floating holiday and one birthday holiday to be used during the month of the employee's birthday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 200% of the employee's contribution of up to 4% after one year of employment
• Company-paid renewal of applicable licenses and certifications, subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee's position and job duties
• Possible Continuing Education reimbursement for current employees, subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee's position and job duties

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Many Arcare locations serve medically underserved communities. Eligible clinical team members may qualify for federal loan repayment programs through HRSA, including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program. Eligibility and award approval are determined by HRSA based on role, location, discipline, and program requirements.

Application Assistance:

If you need assistance with the application process, please email humanresources@arcare.net.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Arcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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