Research Medical Scribe, Department of Emergency Medicine

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks applications for two Medical Scribes to join their team. The Department of Emergency Medicine supports UVA Medical Center as a Level I Trauma Center.  UVA Emergency Department  cares for over 75,000 patients per year, has 80 private patient rooms, 45,000 square feet, and designated treatment areas for pediatrics, trauma/resuscitation, and behavioral health. The ED includes adult and pediatric services, active air and ground transport programs, and is supported by a poison control center.

The Department of Emergency Medicine’s Medical Scribe Program , began in in 2007, it provides support to Emergency Medicine physicians and staff as well as other departments within UVA.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide research and clinical assistance to faculty by performing on-site medical transcription, data entry, and research and administrative support. Theses scribes work directly with patients, physicians, clinical research coordinators and other team members to obtain patient data and specimens as required by protocols. They enter data into project and medical record databases and assist with documentation. They may accompany physicians on patient encounters to record accurate medical information including notes of communication, past medical records, laboratory results, etc.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The ideal candidate must be communicative; have auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write and communicate professionally and legibly.

Preferred Qualifications include experience as a medical scribe or some form of medical record experience such as EMT, CNA, CMA, Paramedic or other para-medical profession.

The Medical Scribes will report to the Assistant Administrator for Operations. 

For additional information about the position, please contact Dan Griffith, DHA, MBA, at [email protected] .

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.  Additionally, this position may require the ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping.  May be exposed to noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

This position is located in-person in Charlottesville, VA.

The anticipated start date is January 2024.  This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.  Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.00 to $18.00 / hour commensurate with education and experience. This is a Non-Exempt level, benefited position.  For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits . 

This position will remain open until filled.  Review of Applicants will be rolling until filled.   This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment. 

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA Career's Page , and search for R0055701. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.   Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.  Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey.  A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, Senior Recruiter at [email protected] .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.