Emergency Department Medical Scribe

PhysAssist Scibes; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking ED scribes to join our nationwide team delivering real-time charting with physicians in fast-paced hospital settings.

As an ED scribe, you’ll shadow clinicians, document patient histories, exams, and follow-up plans, and gain valuable clinical experience. This is a full-time role with regular shifts, offering exposure across emergency departments and opportunities to learn medical terminology and patient care workflows.

Qualifications

• Follow and observe a physician for extended periods.
• Handle a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Read, write and comprehend through listening.
• Operate a computer and/or laptop with proficient typing.
• Write legibly by hand.

Responsibilities

• Recording the patient's history and chief complaints
• Transcribing physical exams
• Preparing plans for follow-up care

Skills

Highly motivated

Experience-driven

Pre-health track

18+ years old

GPA 2.8+

English proficiency

Job description

Our company was developed in 1995, we are a nationally recognized company, that works hand in hand with emergency department physicians.

Our scribes follow the physicians throughout their entire shift, managing all of the documentation for each patient, all the while learning medical terminology, diagnoses, clinical profiles, and gaining amazing clinical experience.

Job Description

Gain real-world experience that prepares you for the challenges of the fast-paced medical field. Become an ED scribe today.

Scribes are active and valuable members of their healthcare teams, providing real-time charting for physicians by shadowing them throughout their shifts and performing a variety of helpful tasks. As a scribe, you'll gain rare clinical experiences that help you grow as a person and as a professional.

• Recording the patient's history and chief complaints
• Transcribing physical exams
• Preparing plans for follow-up care

Full-time scribes work 16-20 shifts per month, or about 4-5 shifts per week. Shifts are generally 8-10 hours long, but this may vary depending upon location.

Each shift, you'll be assigned a doctor or physician assistant to work alongside. This means you're in the room during each evaluation, documenting directly from the patient and provider conversation. And that makes you a valuable part of the healthcare revolution and the patient experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Highly motivated and experience-driven
• Pre-health track (pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing) preferred
• At least 18 years old and sophomore status or higher
• Preferred GPA of 2.8+
• No clinical experience required to apply
• Proficient in English; secondary languages required at some locations

Requirements:

• Follow and observe a physician for extended periods of time
• Handle a stressful and fast-paced environment
• Read, write and comprehend through listening
• Operate a computer and/or laptop through proficient typing, clicking and viewing a monitor for extended periods
• Write legibly by hand