Scribe - Emergency Medicine - Natividad Medical Center

About the Role

As part of our Medical Scribe program, you play a vital role in supporting physicians and healthcare providers while gaining first-hand knowledge and practical experience in the field. This opportunity offers:

• Firsthand exposure to a clinical setting for undergraduates or post-baccalaureate students pursuing a career in healthcare.
• A great opportunity for students taking time off before Medical, PA, or NP school.
• Scribe hours counted toward clinical training for most PA and medical school programs.
• One-on-one work with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, giving you an advantage in future healthcare programs.
• Outstanding networking and resume-building opportunities.
• Mentorship opportunities through our scribe alumni network.

Completion of a scribe application test is required. If applying to multiple positions, you only need to take the eSkill assessment once unless seeking a better score.

Responsibilities

• Work 2-3 shifts per week (including weekends and holidays).
• Stand, walk, and follow a physician for extended periods.
• Work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Maintain a responsible and mature demeanor with a passion for medicine.
• Demonstrate excellent follow-through and self-motivation.

Requirements

• Strong writing skills and quick, accurate typing speed.
• Experience with medical terminology, human anatomy, and human physiology is preferred.
• One-year commitment at the assigned site (not a summer position).

The Practice

Natividad Medical Center – Salinas, California

• Level II Trauma Center and County Hospital.
• 120-bed facility with an 18-bed Emergency Department.
• Annual volume of 60,000 patients with a 9% admit rate.
• Patient mix: 60% Spanish-speaking and 25% pediatric.
• Full call panel, excellent nursing staff, and Vituity scribe support available.

The Community

Salinas, California, known as the "Salad Bowl of the World," is a vibrant city with a rich agricultural heritage and cultural significance:

• Birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck, featuring the National Steinbeck Center.
• Surrounded by fertile farmland, offering fresh produce markets and farm-to-table dining.
• Outdoor activities include Pinnacles National Park and scenic trails along the Monterey Bay coastline.
• Mild Mediterranean climate, ideal for year-round activities.
• Central location provides easy access to Carmel, Big Sur, and Santa Cruz.

Benefits

Vituity offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel assistance, and identity theft protection.
• A purpose-driven culture focused on improving lives—patients, communities, and employees.

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is $19.28 per hour.