Embarking on a career as a medical scribe offers an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand healthcare experience and make a meaningful impact on patient care. When you choose to become a medical scribe, you enter a role that is crucial for the smooth operation of medical facilities. ProScribe helps you achieve this goal through our comprehensive medical scribe training program. This training equips you with the knowledge and skills to support healthcare professionals by documenting patient encounters accurately and efficiently.
Our program focuses on the essentials of medical terminology, patient privacy laws, and the dynamics of patient-doctor interactions, ensuring you are ready to enter any medical setting. When you decide to become a medical scribe, you not only advance your own career but also contribute significantly to the efficiency and quality of care that patients receive.
An opportunity at ProScribe is unlike any other you have had. You’ll be challenged. You’ll be proud. You’ll be valued. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about healthcare, professional in their work, and inspired to make a difference in people’s lives.
What does a medical scribe do?
A medical scribe is responsible for accurately documenting the interaction between a healthcare provider and their patients in real-time. Medical scribes can also expect to assist providers with administrative tasks such as handling phone calls, retrieving lab reports, and other duties as needed to improve efficiency and productivity.
Why ProScribe?
We realize that being a medical scribe is a stepping stone for you to achieve greater things as you continue your career in the medical field. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and support to succeed as a medical scribe and to achieve your future career aspirations.
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Requirements
We seek and value candidates with a passion for healthcare, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to excellence and professionalism. Our ideal candidates are pre-med students working towards a career in the medical field.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Pre-health career track
- College sophomore status or higher
- Minimum 6 month time commitment
- Ability to work at least 2 shifts (or 16 hours) per week
- Ability to obtain education and vaccination records; including childhood immunizations
Skill Set:
- High professional and ethical standards
- Cognizance of delicate and confidential patient information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Work in dynamic, highly stressful environment
- Learn and apply medical terminologies and techniques
- Communicate and interact professionally with others
Benefits
We realize that being a medical scribe is a stepping stone for you to achieve greater things as you continue your career in the medical field. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and support to succeed as a medical scribe as well as the tools and support to achieve your future career aspirations.
- Recommendation letter from Chief Medical Officer to include in your application to Medical, PA, Nursing, or professional school (provided eligibility rules are met)
- GRE or MCAT Kaplan course scholarship
- Discounts on Kaplan Test Prep Courses
- Discounts on MedSchoolCoach Admissions Counseling Services
- Mock interview support
- Eligible Individuals will be granted admission interviews with American University School of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) or Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM). (Granting admission interviews does not guarantee acceptance into AUC or RUSM.)
- All ProScribeMD employees receive a free prep session with BeMo Admissions Experts to help them with the medical school admissions process such as applications, MCAT, and more. Please contact BeMo by visiting this link and using your personal email you use to correspond with ProScribe. You can find your exclusive code in your Monthly ProScribe Newsletter.
Additional Perks:
- Hands-on experience
- Clinical exposure
- Flexible scheduling
- Part-time and full-time openings
- Volunteer opportunities
- Scribe Life community
What does the application process look like?
Step
Start by submitting an online application. You will also be asked to complete a typing test. Our Talent Acquisition Team will evaluate your resume, application, and typing test results.
Step
If you are selected to move forward with the next step in the hiring process, you will be invited to submit a video interview. The most successful applicants complete the video interview within 24-48 hours.
Step
Once our team reviews your application and video interview, a recruiter will reach out to you to discuss the job responsibilities, your availability, and training details.
Step
Based on your application, interview, typing test, and availability to commit to the shifts available, we will extend you an offer to join the team!
Training
Once you have accepted an offer to be a medical scribe with ProScribe, you will begin a 3-phase training program designed to set you up for immediate success. Training starts with medical terminology, HIPAA regulations, medical documentation, and extends to the electronic medical record and the specific preferences of each provider.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average length of employment?
The average length of employment for a medical scribe with our organization is 16 to 18 months.
Is there a minimum employment commitment time?
Yes, we require a 6 month commitment from each of our medical scribes.
How many hours will I be required to work?
At least 2 shifts (or 16 hours) per week.
Can I become a medical scribe if I'm a student?
Yes, the majority of our medical scribes are college students.
How long is the training process?
On average, our medical scribes complete the training process in about a month, which consists of self-paced online modules, classroom, and clinical training.
Will I be paid during the training process?
Yes, we do compensate you while you are training.
Why do I need vaccine records?
It is commonplace in the medical field for employers to require proof of immunizations due to the fact that employees in the medical field come into direct contact with individuals who are medically compromised. Safety is a priority!
How do I find my vaccine records?
You can click here for a helpful resource from the CDC on how to find your vaccine records.
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