Interested in a
Medical Career?
Become a Scribe!
The Scribe Program
If you’re planning on medical school, PA school, or another advanced healthcare program and want your resume to stand out, becoming a scribe can give you a real edge. You’ll earn income while gaining the hands-on experience of an ER, hospital, or physician’s office.
What Does
a Scribe Do?
A medical scribe accompanies a doctor or other health healthcare provider to patient visits, documenting the details in real time so the provider can focus on the patient. Scribes record the patient’s history and physical exam findings, lab and radiology results, procedures, diagnoses, and more.
Electronic health records are required in every practice and hospital in the United States, so doctors need reliable scribes to accurately capture the details of each patient encounter.
Scribe FAQs
What are the responsibilities of a scribe?
Scribes are integral members of the healthcare team, providing real-time charting for doctors, handling phone calls, retrieving lab reports, and other duties as needed to improve physician efficiency.
Why should I become a scribe?
Being a scribe opens many doors and opportunities in the world of medicine:
- Gain first-hand experience working in a clinical setting
- Observe the medical decision-making process at various stages
- Review radiology studies, EKGs and laboratory results
- Witness procedures such as injections, central lines and intubations
- Build your resume and make it stand out with real-world experience
What is the training like?
How much do iScribeMD scribes make?
Pay varies based on role, experience, and site. Employees are eligible for raises based on hours, work, and merit!
What qualifications do I need to apply for a scribe position?
- High school diploma or equivalent; college students interested in healthcare preferred
- Keyboard/typing proficiency (40 WPM or higher)
Ability to learn and apply basic medical terminologies and techniques - Ability to recognize and respect sensitive and confidential patient information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
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The Scribe Experience
iScribeMD all started with a small group of emergency medicine physicians back in 2011 and hasn’t stopped growing since.
The company has impacted and helped over 2,400 scribes further their healthcare careers, and hundreds of those scribes went on to pursue a higher education in the medical field. In addition to the clinical experience, plus all the valuable benefits included—such as vision, dental, medical, and 401K contributions—this is an unbeatable growth opportunity.
iScribeMD directly employs all scribes and assists with the onboarding and credentialing within each specific business or health system.
Our selection and training processes are thorough: We accept only the best and brightest applicants to ensure each scribe team is motivated, efficient and professional.
iScribeMD all started with a small group of emergency medicine physicians back in 2011 and hasn’t stopped growing since.
The company has impacted and helped over 2,400 scribes further their healthcare careers, and hundreds of those scribes went on to pursue a higher education in the medical field. In addition to the clinical experience, plus all the valuable benefits included—such as vision, dental, medical, and 401K contributions—this is an unbeatable growth opportunity.
Our management team conducts chart audits and performance reviews regularly for quality assurance purposes. We believe in ongoing training and continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to make the scribe experience more effective.
“Being a Scribe during nursing school has been incredible The experience is unbelievable. I know I will be a better nurse in the near future because I was a Scribe. I was able to see patient care from all angles and was constantly improving my critical thinking skills.”
Interested in a Medical Career?
Earn income while gaining hands-on
experience in an office or hospital.