Become an EMSS Scribe
Working side-by-side an emergency department physician, our scribes gain invaluable firsthand medical experience. Additionally, our certified scribes undergo bedside training, lectures and computer lab training─as well as ongoing training and review─to ensure they are the best in the industry. Most of our scribes go on to pursue challenging and exciting medical careers.
We are interested in enthusiastic undergraduate students seeking advanced careers in medicine. We hire only the best and brightest students from schools within reasonable proximity to the scribe-site hospital. If you think you have what it takes and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply by following the instructions below. Most positions offer part-time assignments and compensation. [Potential applicants should be willing to commit to one year; two is preferred.
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- Download the application (MS Word; 117KB)
- Complete this application and attach a resume or curriculum vitae.
- Return completed application to ezapalac@emscribesystems.com. Please change the file name to include your name and location.
- Take our Applicant Skills Survey
Find more answers on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
“Working as a scribe has further my enthusiasm for becoming a doctor. Every shift in the ER is a new opportunity to learn about a variety of patient’s concerns and procedures. The acute and time-critical cases make the ER function with a seemingly chaotic eloquence that is beautiful to behold and exhilarating to be a part of.“
-Burgundy Tyrrel
Emergency Medical Scribe
Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA
“The experience gained through the scribe program was essential to my preparation to medical school. Working around emergency physicians and immersing myself in the mindset of a doctor greatly helped me see the big picture as I studied for basic science courses during my first two years of medical school. I felt that I had a huge advantage when it came time to learn about history taking and physical exam. While many of my classmates struggled to smoothly conduct patient interviews, my interviews were much more natural.“
- Sanmme Moschettieri
Emergency Medical Scribe
Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA