Medical scribe opportunity

Hello Physiology students,

I am the medical scribe team lead at Urological Associates of Southern Arizona in Tucson and we are looking for students who are interested in becoming a medical scribe.

Below is the description:

Position Information
Desired Skills
Communication Skills Listening
Flexibility
Organization
Interpersonal Skills
Adaptability
Written Communication
Medical Terminology

Urological Associates of Southern Arizona is looking for students to work part time as medical scribes. The preferred candidate is:

• A “pre-med” student with an eye to MCAT testing and Medical School application

• A student in their “gap year” having taken the MCAT and applying to, or having applied to Medical Schools and waiting for interviews/acceptance

• A student desiring immersion in a busy medical practice environment with daily opportunity to participate in patient care and the learning acquired

• A student with a schedule that will allow at least 1 full day (8 hours) per week and several ½ days (4 hours) ability to scribe with physicians in our offices (16-20 hours minimum per week)

This is a great opportunity for students interested in entering the medical field to see how a medical practice operates and apply that knowledge to future roles.

Responsibilities include:

To act as an assistant to the physician by inputting patient data in the electronic medical record and gathering patient information.

1. Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician’s encounter with the patient and others present.

2. List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.

3. Document patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.

4. Document any procedures performed by the physician.

5. Verify accuracy of patient information in the file.

This is a part time position with up to 30 hours per week available. We are ready to being training immediately. Availability to work in winter and summer breaks is required.

Please email a resume and school schedule for the current school schedule to JustinA@uasapc.com