Pre-Med / PA Student Medical Scribe

Pre-Med / PA Student Medical Scribe

Sun Valley Arthritis Center is seeking a motivated pre-med student who is currently taking a gap year and would like to gain meaningful, in-person experience in a cutting-edge rheumatology practice. This position provides valuable exposure to patient care, medical terminology, clinical documentation, and the daily operations of a specialty medical office.

The Medical Scribe will work closely with a physician during patient visits, accurately documenting the patient’s history, examination findings, treatment plan, and follow-up instructions in the electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the physician during patient visits and document encounters in real time.
• Record patient histories, symptoms, examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Enter laboratory, imaging, medication, and follow-up information into the electronic medical record.
• Prepare patient charts before appointments and confirm that necessary records are available.
• Assist the physician with maintaining accurate, complete, and timely documentation.
• Become familiar with rheumatologic conditions, medications, biologic therapies, and infusion treatments.
• Communicate professionally with physicians, medical assistants, front-office staff, and other team members.
• Support administrative and clinical workflow tasks within the appropriate scope of the position.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and office policies.
• Provide a professional and compassionate experience for every patient.

Qualifications

• Current college graduate or pre-med student completing a gap year before medical school.
• Strong interest in medicine, patient care, and gaining direct exposure to a specialty practice.
• Coursework in biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, or another health-related field preferred.
• Strong typing, listening, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to document information accurately.
• Ability to learn medical terminology and electronic health record systems.
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good judgment.
• Previous medical office or scribing experience is helpful but not required.

What This Opportunity Offers

• In-person experience working alongside a rheumatology physician.
• Exposure to complex autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Experience with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Insight into physician decision-making and specialty-practice operations.
• An opportunity to strengthen communication, professionalism, and medical terminology skills.
• Experience in an innovative office that uses advanced treatments and technology to support patient care.

This position is ideal for a future medical student who is eager to learn, accepts feedback well, and wants to develop a stronger understanding of the physician-patient relationship before entering medical school.