Inpatient Medical Scribe

Invaluable experience for aspiring Pre-PA and Medical School Candidates. You have the chance to be a part of a clinical team while always being at the right hand of the physician.

IMPORTANT: It is helpful for student candidates to stack classes to be able to work a weekday day shift schedule. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

Med Scribes seeks highly motivated, customer service oriented candidates interested in a health care opportunity to work directly with physicians, patients, and the clinical care team. This is a non-clinical role, for which on-site training is provided and certification is NOT required. A scribe will observe physician-patient interactions to provide real-time clinical documentation in and around the Triangle area of North Carolina.

Site placement is based on a strong match of client needs and staff availability to meet the goal of creating a winning partnership.

• Dedicated on-site training tailored to support a strong foundation for success.
• Master the use of the electronic health record, medical terminology, and clinical documentation through consistent shift work.
• Integration onto a clinical team for direct exposure to patient-provider interactions.
• Work with multiple providers within a specialty to gain breadth and depth.
• Gain perspective for clinical decision making, clinical workflow, and team dynamics.
• Build relationships with clinicians that offer mentorship and letters of recommendation.
• Connect with peers on a similar career path.
• Flexible scheduling to manage classes and work.
• Test prep and scrubs attire discounts.
• Leadership opportunities are available.

• Minimum Age: 19 years old.
• Commitment:
  Minimum 2-3 shifts per week, about 20 hours per week for 1 year.
• Transportation:
  Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Typing skills:
  Minimum 60 words per minute.
• Education:
  
  College-level biology, anatomy, and/or medical terminology preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Exposure to clinical environment preferred, but not required.
• Personality:
  Motivated, eager to learn, customer-oriented, flexible.
• Physical Requirement:
  Able to stand for long periods of time.

Typical inpatient schedules for reference below: Candidates should be available to work some weekdays.

Inpatient shifts align with physician team schedule for rounding on patients and peak admissions. Several sites have shifts available 7 days per week.

Note: These are examples and the specific schedule may vary slightly by specific department or site setup.

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