Scribe

OrthoVirginia • Lynchburg, VA

2d • $14 - $21

About The Position

The Scribe role at OrthoVirginia provides hands-on clinical exposure for people pursuing advanced healthcare education, including medical, physician assistant, physical therapy, nursing, or related programs. The position is especially suited to candidates taking a gap year after undergraduate education or completing a healthcare-related degree. Working alongside orthopedic clinicians, scribes gain insight into clinical decision-making, musculoskeletal conditions, and patient-care workflows.

The role supports clinicians by documenting patient encounters in the electronic medical record and maintaining accurate, timely, thorough, and compliant clinical documentation. It requires professionalism and protection of patient confidentiality in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and common clinical conditions.
• Ability to quickly synthesize and accurately document complex medical information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working in a clinical setting with clinicians and patients.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a healthcare-related or science-based major, such as biology, kinesiology, exercise science, or health sciences.
• Prior healthcare or clinical exposure, such as medical scribing, CNA, EMT, MA, athletic training, physical therapy aide, research, or shadowing.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing advanced clinical education, such as MD/DO, PA, PT, or NP programs.
• Excellent computer proficiency and typing skills; 60+ WPM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic medical record, including chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, past medical history, medications, and allergies.
• Record detailed musculoskeletal physical examination findings, including pertinent positives, negatives, and abnormalities.
• Document clinician assessments and treatment plans with detail appropriate to the complexity of each case.
• Ensure timely, thorough, and compliant clinical documentation while supporting provider efficiency.
• Maintain professionalism and patient confidentiality in a fast-paced clinical environment.

What This Job Offers

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