Scribe - Emergency Medicine - Tahoe Forest Hospital

About the role

Gain experience working side-by-side with frontline physicians as part of our Medical Scribe program. You'll play a vital role in supporting physicians and health care providers while gaining first-hand knowledge and practical experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• First-hand exposure to a clinical setting for undergraduates or post-baccalaureate students pursuing a career in healthcare.
• Great opportunity for students taking time off before Medical, PA or NP school.
• Work one-on-one with physicians and other health care providers.
• Become proficient in medical terminology and put you a few steps ahead of someone else that is entering the same program as you and has not had this experience.
• Outstanding networking and resume building opportunities.
• Connect with our scribe alumni for mentorship opportunities.

Requirements

• Must have a reliable vehicle and be comfortable driving in snow.
• Responsible and mature demeanor with a passion for medicine.
• Strong writing skills.
• Quick and accurate typing speed.
• Experience with medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology is preferred.
• Each scribe works 2-3 shifts per week (including weekends and a holiday).
• Ability to stand, walk and follow a physician for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• One year commitment at this site, continuous one year, not a summer position.
• Excellent follow through.
• Self-motivated.

Qualifications

• Tahoe Forest Hospital – Truckee, California
• Critical access hospital with 25 acute care beds and an 18-bed Emergency Department.
• ACS-certified Level III Trauma Center, with seasonal ED census of 15,000 patients.
• All sub-specialty backups available, onsite POCUS, and Vituity scribe support available.
• High seasonal variation in census with significant sports-related injuries/polytrauma.

Skills

• Medical terminology.
• Human anatomy and physiology.

Benefits

• EAP, travel assistance and identify theft included.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

Pay

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

Schedule

Each scribe works 2-3 shifts per week (including weekends and a holiday).