Emergency Department Medical Scribe

PhysAssist Scibes; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Scribe positions in Lafayette, Indiana involve real-time charting for physicians by shadowing them during shifts. You will gain clinical experience documenting patient encounters and supporting the care team.

Shifts are typically 8–10 hours long, with a minimum of 30 hours per week, and you’ll work closely with doctors or physician assistants to document conversations and patient information.

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 through proficient typing, clicking and viewing a monitor for extended periods
• Write legibly by hand

Responsibilities

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

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

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 are expected to be available to work a minimum of 30 hours 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