Scribe

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a Be You role supporting clinical trainees by navigating the EMR, documenting patient interactions, and assisting in exams. The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and fast-paced clinical settings.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and 1–2 years healthcare experience is a plus. Training and credentialing are required upon hire at Duke Hospital and Health System.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong listening, observing, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Maintain sensitivity and confidentiality with patient information.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Prior healthcare experience (1–2 years) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in navigating the EMR to retrieve information for patient care.
• Document interactions between the clinical trainee and patients in real time.
• Act as reader/scribe/proctor for standardized exams as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Listening skills

Documentation skills

EMR familiarity

Basic computer skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic medical records system

Job description

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

Non-Duke Students or Professionals who tutor students when Duke students are not available during the school year and/or summer school, depending on the need for these services.

Qualifications: Required

• fluent in English (written and spoken)
• strong listening, observing, and documentation skills
• familiarity with electronic medical record
• basic computer skills
• strong work ethic and attention to detail in a fast-paced clinical environment
• maintain sensitivity and confidentiality with patient information
• high school diploma or equivalent required

Qualifications: Preferred

• college degree- bachelor's degree or higher
• prior experience in a healthcare setting (1-2years)

Upon hire, the candidate must complete training modules and credentialing as mandated by Duke Hospital and Health System including background check, drug testing, documentation of up-to-date immunizations, and confidentiality agreement.

Be Bold.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide manual assistance in navigating the electronic medical record as instructed by the clinical trainee to retrieve information necessary for patient care (50%)
2. Provide verbatim documentation of interactions between the clinical trainee and their patients in real time(25%)
3. Serve as a reader, scribe, and/or proctor for standardized exams as needed. (25%)

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $25.01. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [e-mail]; phone: [phone]).