Medical Scribe, Wage, Student Health and Wellness (Staff Wage)

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Student Health and Wellness (SHW) seeks Medical Scribes for the 2027–2028 academic year. Scribes are essential members of the healthcare team, working directly with patients under the supervision of licensed medical staff. The position is suited to students pursuing health careers who are taking a gap year between undergraduate and graduate education. This is an on-site wage position with an expectation of 40 hours per week during the academic year and an anticipated start in early August 2027; an earlier start may be feasible. The position is subject to an annual 1,500-hour limit, which includes hours worked in other UVA wage assignments. Compensation is $18 per hour. The position is not eligible for leave or other benefits. Medical Scribes provide clinical assistance to SHW staff and faculty, including on-site medical transcription, obtaining patient data and specimens according to protocols, entering information into project and medical record databases, and assisting with documentation. Scribes may accompany physicians during patient encounters to record medical information, including communications, past medical records, and laboratory results. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree before the start date. New hires must complete a pre-work health screening and meet immunization requirements for work in a healthcare setting. The role includes training and fitting for personal protective equipment. The position is in person and not remote; visas will not be sponsored. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with preference given to applications received by December 15, 2026. A background check, education verification, and pre-employment health screening are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required before the start date.
Complete pre-work health screening and meet immunization requirements for work in a healthcare setting.
Work on site; this position is not remote.
Complete a background check, education verification, and pre-employment health screening.

Responsibilities

Scribe for patient visits involving a variety of health concerns, including primary care, nutrition, travel, and dermatology.
Perform phlebotomy and other laboratory services under the direction of the laboratory supervisor.
Obtain patient specimens, including nasal specimens from patients with suspected COVID.
Prepare charts for specified visits, such as travel and dermatology.
Use equipment to perform point-of-care testing.
Assist with quality improvement projects.
Assist with public health events, such as mass vaccination events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide on-site medical transcription and assist with clinical documentation.
Enter data into project and medical record databases and record relevant medical information during patient encounters.