Scribe - Emergency Medicine

MedAmerica•Mountain View, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scribe supports emergency medicine physicians and other healthcare providers by working alongside them in a clinical setting and gaining practical experience in healthcare. The role offers firsthand exposure for undergraduates and post-baccalaureate students pursuing healthcare careers, including those preparing for medical, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner school. Scribe hours count toward clinical training for most PA and medical school programs. Scribes build familiarity with medical terminology, gain networking and résumé-building opportunities, and may connect with scribe alumni for mentorship. The position is based at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California, which has a 37-bed Emergency Department and annual volume of 50,000. Scribes work 2–3 shifts per week, including weekends and a holiday, and must commit to one continuous year at the site; this is not a summer position. The hourly rate is $19.70.

Requirements

Responsible and mature demeanor with a passion for medicine.
Strong writing skills.
Quick and accurate typing speed.
Excellent follow-through.
Self-motivated.
Ability to stand, walk, and follow a physician for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
Work 2–3 shifts per week, including weekends and a holiday.
Commit to one continuous year at the site; this is not a summer position.
Completion of the scribe application test is required. Applicants applying to multiple scribe positions need not repeat the eSkill assessment unless seeking a better score.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with physicians and other healthcare providers in a clinical setting.
Follow a physician for extended periods of time.
Provide support to physicians and healthcare providers.