Undergraduate Medical Scribe (Student Wage)

Medical Scribe Program

In June 2007, Dr. Scott Syverud, Professor of Emergency Medicine, initiated the process to establish a Medical Scribe program within the Department of Emergency Medicine. With the approval of Dr. Robert O'Connor, Chair of Emergency Medicine, and direction, guidance, and collaboration with Kathleen Acevedo, MBA, Administrative Director for the Department of Emergency Medicine, the program was founded and Dr. Syverud was appointed as the first Medical Director for the program. Through the mentorship and advisement of Ms. Acevedo, Dr. O'Connor, and Dr. Syverud, then third-year medical student, Courtney Terry initiated the program in the Emergency Department with training five scribes: Ben Curtis, Kristen Gruenther, Era Kryzhanovskaya, Sean Meredith, and Andrew Li. The original trainers, Priscilla Cha and Drew Clare, were recruited from outside hospitals to pour the foundation for the program today.

Today, with more than 120 medical scribes being used across UVA Health, scribes are extensively trained in both the classroom and the clinical environment in order to document history, review of systems, physical exam, procedure notes, assessments, treatment plans, and other results and dictations provided by the clinician at the time of service. In addition, scribes track laboratory and radiology results and ensure the completion and signature of charts. Medical scribes provide services and support to the clinician that increase the provider's availability to care for the patients and community as well as improving timely process of accurate and complete medical charts. The program provides an opportunity for students to gain significant clinical knowledge and experience while contributing to patient care. Through close interaction with physicians, scribes also gain great exposure to patient care and medical practice procedures.

We are currently looking for:

Committed, focused, professional undergraduate students with strong academic records and a willingness to commit a minimum of 2 years to the program, inclusive of training. Dedicated undergraduate students that understand and will comply with the fact that minimum hours and training sessions are not optional and understand the importance of being team members obligated to support clinical operations in-person in the Emergency Department.

If you have questions about this posting or the program, please contact the scribe leadership team @ View email address on click.appcast.io.

Please submit your applications by Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

If you are not a student or are graduating in May 2026 or December 2026 and are interested in the medical scribe program, please do not apply through this posting. Instead contact Ms. Ryen Pedersen, UPG Medical Scribe Manager @ View email address on click.appcast.io for advice, availability, and opportunities that may be available to you.

Please include all of the attachments and answers to the questions referenced in this posting.

Position requirements:

• Availability for in-person interviews September 2026 (specific dates and times will be coordinated).
• Beginning in October, availability for an introductory meeting and weekly attendance at classroom and clinical sessions. Specific dates and times will be announced during or after interviews.
• As an undergraduate student, you are required to make a commitment of a minimum of 2 years to this program, inclusive of training, and to work 16-20 hours per week as a full-time student.

Required attachments (***Please name all files "LastName_FirstName_DocumentName "***):

(NOTE: do not click "submit" until ALL REQUIRED FILES are attached to the application, failure to submit ALL information can be grounds for not being considered for the position)

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• Screenshot of Weekly Class/Job Schedule
• Additional Info and Discussion Questions

Submit your responses to the following in an attachment:

Name: ????? Pronouns:

Email: ????? Undergraduate Institution:

Year in School/Graduation Date: Major(s) / Minor(s):

Cumulative GPA: ????? Languages Spoken & proficiency level:

Local Address: ????? Local Phone:

Permanent Address:

Additional Info

1. Please list any additional time commitments/extracurricular activities that might interfere with the scheduling process and include specific time commitments (e.g. Monday: Club Tennis 6p-8p or 20 hours/week Research).

2. Please indicate your expected timeline for applying to medical school, graduate school, and/or other programs that would remove you from this employment in list format (e.g., MCAT date, expected matriculation date). This would include, but not be limited to MD programs, DO programs, PA schools, CNL programs, advanced training, military, or even other undergraduate or noncredit programs for personal or professional advancement.

3. What is your average CWPM (Correct Words Per Minute) typing speed? Note: Please report your speed honestly, as you may be asked to demonstrate this in the Interview Phase.

4. Have you previously worked or volunteered at a hospital or in another healthcare related field? If so, please list the dates, location, approximate total hours worked, and name, title, and email of a person who can verify these hours.

Discussion Questions (Responses are to be 100-250 words per question)

1. Why are you interested in the Scribe Program?

2. How do you envision yourself fitting into the role(s) of a Medical Scribe?

3. Using background, education, experiences, personality traits, and other factors you believe to be relevant, briefly explain how you would be value-added to the Scribe Program. For example, language proficiencies, internships, shadowing, past jobs, etc.

4. Please tell us something unique or interesting about yourself. This your opportunity to tell us what sets you apart from the other applicants or what you bring to the program that is uniquely you. For example, number of languages spoken, unique jobs or experiences, uncommon knowledge or backgrounds. If nothing additional from previous answers, please feel free to say, "Nothing additional to list".

5. Explain any academic problems you might have had including withdrawals, incomplete, poor grades, etc. (Please review your unofficial transcripts for grades and academic performance and if you feel that you have not had any academic problems, please state N/A).

6. If you have previously applied to the Scribe Program, please tell us when and why you are now more qualified for a position than you were in the previous application period. If you have not previous applied, state "I have not previously applied" for your response to this question.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current undergraduate student with the University of Virginia

Experience: None

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers, repetitive computer hand motion, ability to read on computer screens, accurately read and type, and use automation and automation associated equipment. The job requires frequent sitting, standing, knelling, stooping, walking, listening, seeing, and working with others in close proximity. This position does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.