Scribe - Emergency Medicine

MedAmerica • Modesto, CA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medicine Scribe supports physicians and other healthcare providers in a clinical setting while gaining firsthand experience in healthcare. The role is intended for undergraduates, post-baccalaureate students, or people taking time off before medical, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner school. Scribes work one-on-one with physicians, develop medical terminology proficiency, and gain clinical exposure, networking opportunities, and potential mentorship from scribe alumni. Scribe hours count toward clinical training for most PA and medical school programs.

The position is at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, California, a Level II Trauma Center, STEMI Receiving Center, and Primary Stroke Center. The 419-bed facility has a 44-bed Emergency Department with a daily ED volume of 260 and annual volume of 92,000. Scribes may work with family medicine and internal medicine residents. The practice uses Epic EHR and has Vituity scribe support available.

This role requires working 2–3 shifts per week, including weekends and a holiday, and a continuous one-year commitment at the site. Applicants must complete a scribe application test. The hourly rate is $25.00. Benefits include an employee assistance program (EAP) and travel assistance.

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.
• One-year continuous 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 healthcare providers in a clinical setting.
• Work one-on-one with physicians and follow a physician for extended periods.
• Complete a continuous one-year commitment at the site.
• Work 2–3 shifts per week, including weekends and a holiday.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Travel assistance.

What This Job Offers

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