Scribe - Emergency Medicine - San Mateo Medical Center

San Mateo, CA – Join our Medical Scribe program and gain firsthand experience working side-by-side with frontline physicians and healthcare providers. This role offers invaluable exposure to clinical settings for undergraduates or post-baccalaureate students pursuing careers in healthcare, including those taking time off before medical, PA, or NP school. Scribe hours count toward clinical training for most PA and medical school programs.

About the Role

• Work one-on-one with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Become proficient in medical terminology, giving you a competitive edge in your healthcare education.
• Outstanding networking and resume-building opportunities.
• Connect with scribe alumni for mentorship.
• Completion of a scribe application test is required (retakes allowed for improved scores).
• If selected, you’ll be contacted by a recruiter based on fit for current openings.

Responsibilities

• Document patient encounters in real-time while shadowing physicians.
• Assist with medical charting, including history, physical exams, and treatment plans.
• Work 2-3 shifts per week, including weekends and holidays.
• Stand, walk, and follow a physician for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Commit to a one-year continuous assignment (not a summer position).

Requirements

• Responsible and mature demeanor with a passion for medicine.
• Strong writing skills and quick, accurate typing speed.
• Experience with medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology is preferred.
• Ability to work in a stressful, high-volume clinical setting.
• Self-motivated with excellent follow-through.

The Practice

This role is based at San Mateo Medical Center, a 447-bed facility with a 16-bed Emergency Department. The ED sees an annual volume of 41,000 patients with an 8% admit rate, focusing on bread-and-butter medicine. Vituity provides scribe support at this site, which has been a Vituity partner for over 15 years. Integrated care is delivered by Vituity-staffed hospitalists and teleneurologists.

The Community

San Mateo, California, is a vibrant city on the San Francisco Peninsula known for its charming downtown, scenic parks, and dynamic community. Highlights include:

• Central Park, featuring the Japanese Tea Garden—a tranquil space for relaxation.
• Coyote Point Recreation Area, offering waterfront trails, picnicking, and the CuriOdyssey science museum.
• Mild Mediterranean climate, ideal for year-round outdoor activities, farmers’ markets, and dining.
• Easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and coastal destinations like Half Moon Bay.
• A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with numerous community events.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package supporting work-life balance and future planning.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and travel assistance.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving patient, community, and employee lives.

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is $18.63 per hour.