Scribe - Emergency Medicine

MedAmerica • Roseburg, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Scribe supports physicians and other health care providers in an emergency medicine setting while gaining firsthand clinical exposure and practical experience. The role is intended for undergraduates or post-baccalaureate students pursuing healthcare careers, including people taking time off before medical, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner school. Scribe hours count toward clinical training for most PA and medical school programs. The position offers opportunities to build medical terminology knowledge, develop a résumé, network with clinicians, and connect with scribe alumni for mentorship.

The position is at Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, Oregon, a Level III Trauma Center with a 26-bed Emergency Department and approximately 42,000 annual ED patient visits. Scribes work one-on-one with physicians and other providers, following them through a fast-paced clinical environment. The role requires a continuous one-year commitment and is not a summer position. Scribes work 2–3 shifts per week, including weekends and a holiday.

Requirements

• Responsible and mature demeanor with a passion for medicine.
• Strong writing skills.
• Quick and accurate typing speed.
• Work 2–3 shifts per week, including weekends and a holiday.
• Ability to stand, walk, and follow a physician for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Self-motivated.
• Continuous one-year commitment at the site; this is not a summer position.
• Completion of the scribe application test is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support physicians and other health care providers in the clinical setting.
• Work one-on-one with physicians and follow them for extended periods.
• Accurately document clinical information using strong writing and typing skills.
• Complete the required scribe application test.
• Commit to working at the site continuously for one year.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Travel assistance.
• Identity theft assistance.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of patients, communities, and employees.

What This Job Offers

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