Emergency Department Medical Scribe

PhysAssist Scibes; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking Emergency Department scribes to support physicians by providing real-time charting during shifts. You\'ll shadow clinicians, record patient histories, and document examinations as they occur.

This full-time role involves 8–10 hour shifts, typically 16–20 shifts per month, contributing to patient care and experience while learning medical terminology and clinical workflows.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Record the patient\'s history and chief complaints.
• Transcribe physical exams.
• Prepare plans for follow-up care.

Skills

Motivated

English proficiency

Stress management

Education

Pre-health track preferred

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