Emergency Department Scribe

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $11-13 Hourly

Invaluable experience for aspiring Pre-PA, Nursing and Medical School Candidates. You have the chance to be a part of a clinical team while always being at the right hand of the physician.

IMPORTANT: It is helpful for student candidates to stack classes to be able to work a weekday day shift schedule. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available!

Medical Scribe Position
MedScribes is in search of highly motivatedcustomer service oriented candidates interested in a health care opportunity to work directly with physicians, patients and the clinical care team. This is a non-clinical role, for which on-site training is provided and certification is NOT required. A scribe will observe physician-patient interactions to provide real time clinical documentation in and around the Triangle area of North Carolina. We have client sites in Orange, Durham, Johnston, Nash and Wake counties.

Site placement is based on a strong match of client needs and staff availability to meet the goal of creating a winning partnership.

Benefits for our Scribes:

• Dedicated on-site training tailored to support a strong foundation for success
• Integration on to a specific clinical team for direct exposure to patient-provider interactions.
• Work with multiple providers within a specialty to gain breadth and depth
• Gain an understanding of medical decision making with patients, clinical workflow and team dynamics
• Opportunity to build relationships with clinicians that offer mentorship and strong letters of recommendation
• Master the use of the electronic health record, medical terminology and clinical documentation.
• Ability to connect with former scribes and current peers to learn more about particular schools and the application process.
• Flexible scheduling to manage classes and work
• Test prep and Scrubs discount
• Leadership opportunities are available

Requirements for all scribe openings:

• Minimum age: 19 years old.
• Commitment: Minimum of 2-3 shifts/clinics per week, about 20 hours per week for 1 year
• Transportation: Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required.
• Typing skills: Minimum 60 words per minute.
• Education: College-level biology, anatomy, and/or medical terminology preferred.
• Experience: Exposure to clinical environment preferred, but not required.
• Personality: Motivated, eager to learn, customer-oriented, flexible.
• Physical Requirement: Able to stand for long periods of time
  

Typical Emergency Department schedules below. Candidates should be available to work some weekdays:

1. Emergency Department opportunities - shifts are 8-10 hours in length with shift every day of the week. Morning, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts are available. Work schedules are based on client shifts.
   

Note: These are examples and the specific schedule may vary slightly by specific department or site set up.