Emergency Department Medical Scribe

PhysAssist Scibes; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking full-time medical scribes to support physicians by providing real-time charting and documentation during shifts. Scribes join healthcare teams, shadow physicians throughout shifts, and handle tasks that enhance patient experience and clinical operations.

Shifts typically run 8–10 hours, with 16–20 shifts per month, varying by location. No clinical experience is required; strong English skills and a pre-health track are preferred for success in the role.

Qualifications

• 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 with proficient typing
• Write legibly by hand
• No clinical experience required to apply
• Proficient in English; secondary languages required at some locations

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Highly motivated

Pre-health track

English proficiency

Proficient typing

Education

Sophomore status or higher

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 a full-time 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