Scribe - Emergency Medicine

MedAmerica • Truckee, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medicine Scribe supports physicians and other healthcare providers by documenting care and working alongside them in a clinical setting. The role offers firsthand exposure to emergency medicine, practical healthcare experience, and opportunities to build medical terminology knowledge, professional networks, and a résumé. It is intended for undergraduates, post-baccalaureate students, or people taking time before medical, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner school. Scribe hours count toward clinical training for most PA and medical school programs. Mentorship opportunities are available through scribe alumni.

The position is based at Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, California, a critical access hospital with 25 acute care beds and an 18-bed Emergency Department. The hospital is an ACS-certified Level III Trauma Center with seasonal ED census of 15,000 patients, onsite POCUS, all sub-specialty backups, and Vituity scribe support. The emergency department experiences substantial seasonal variation and sports-related injuries and polytrauma.

Scribes work two to three shifts per week, including weekends and a holiday, and are expected to commit continuously to the site for one year. The role requires following physicians for extended periods, standing and walking, and working effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment. The hourly rate is $19.28.

Requirements

• Have a reliable vehicle and be comfortable driving in snow.
• Demonstrate a responsible and mature demeanor and a passion for medicine.
• Have strong writing skills.
• Have quick and accurate typing speed.
• Commit continuously to the site for one year; this is not a summer position.
• Be able to stand, walk, and follow a physician for extended periods.
• Be able to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent follow-through.
• Be self-motivated.
• Complete the required scribe application test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medical terminology, human anatomy, and human physiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support physicians and other healthcare providers in a clinical setting.
• Work one-on-one with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Follow a physician for extended periods.
• Work two to three shifts per week, including weekends and a holiday.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program (EAP) and travel assistance.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of patients, communities, and employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed