"Our premiere Scribes undergo a minimum of 80 hours of on-site, 1-on-1 training."
What is a Scribe?
Scribes are individuals trained in medical documentation who assist a physician throughout his or her shift. They serve as a personal assistant to the doctor to help make them more efficient and productive. At Elite Medical Scribes, we help you recruit University students (or recent graduates) who have an interest in pursuing a career in medicine.
The primary function of a Scribe is the creation and maintenance of the patient's medical record, which is done under the supervision of the attending physician. The scribe will document the patient's story, the physician's interaction with the patient, the procedures performed, the results of laboratory studies, and other pertinent information. This is accomplished by using a WOW (workstation on wheels) which the Scribe takes with him or her throughout the shift.
Additional functions of a Scribe may include ordering laboratory/radiology studies, assisting with the patient's disposition, documenting consultations, and notifying the physician when important studies are completed.
"Working as a scribe, I have been awarded the opportunity to better understand physician and patient interactions, medical terminology, and the skills necessary to be a physician. I am constantly confronted with challenges, and I cannot think of another opportunity in which an individual who is not in medical school or practicing medicine would be able to gain as much knowledge, experience, and interaction in the medical field as scribe does."
Susan Chhen
Medical Scribe
St. Cloud Regional Hospital