Medical Scribe

Overview

Department: Emergency Medicine - 411201

Career Area : Other

Posting Open Date: 02/02/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/07/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title : Medical Scribe

Position Number:

Vacancy : S026823

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 20

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: 15.00

Proposed

Start Date:

02/21/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service – consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its campus, medical care, arts, and athletics, Chapel Hill offers diverse opportunities that span campus and community. University employees can access professional training opportunities for career growth and enjoy exclusive perks including discounts and special rates for events.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve by providing leadership and excellence in patient care, education and research. We promote health and provide superb clinical care, reduce health disparities, and support education and research initiatives.

PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION:

The UNC Emergency Medicine Scribe program was founded in 2012 to reduce documentation time and increase patient contact. Scribes are trained on medical documentation and ED flow to assist providers with efficiency. Scribes accompany one provider per shift to complete charts and support department flow. Our providers include EM residents, attending physicians, and advanced practice providers (APPs). Scribes work in the UNC Chapel Hill and UNC Hillsborough emergency departments.

MINIMUM COMMITMENT: 12 months

TIME COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS: Minimum 20 hours per week (shifts vary from 5-10 hours) for at least 12 months, with attendance to scribe meetings (once per month, generally 1 hour). Scribes are expected to work at least 2 overnight shifts per month and at least one on-call shift per month. Scribes may work holidays and must have access to a reliable vehicle for transportation to Hillsborough hospital.

Availability may be submitted monthly; leave requests for longer vacations are allowed. Applicants who can commit to 30-40 hours per week will be given priority and may be eligible for higher hourly compensation.

TRAINING

DESCRIPTION:

During training, scribes read the scribe manual, memorize ~400 medical terms and abbreviations, and are tested on terminology and documentation procedures. Training includes in-person orientation, asynchronous modules, and two in-person exams. Scribes shadow experienced scribes for about 1-1.5 months (~15 shifts) before working solo.

APPLICATION COMPONENTS:

Please name all uploaded files in the format: (firstname)(lastname)(application component).pdf or .doc

For questions, contact the chief scribe .

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require registration as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

Emergency Room Experience.

Not Applicable.