Scribe Program

HOPE Clinic is looking for dedicated volunteers to be a part of our new scribe program. This is an opportunity for pre-health students to observe and assist physicians at our community health centers. During each shift, the volunteer scribes will collect patient information, write notes, and learn about medical care from the providers. Selected volunteers will be trained at HOPE Clinic and assigned to physicians across various specialties.

Please note that volunteers are not allowed to directly interact with the patients.

Program Overview

The Scribe Program at HOPE Clinic was implemented to provide pre-health students the opportunity to observe and participate in the day-to-day operations of physicians within a community clinic environment. Interested pre-health individuals will receive the necessary training in order to assist their assigned providers with medical documentation. Providers will receive help with their documentation, which reduces time spent on paperwork, allowing the provider can focus more on the patient's needs in real-time.

Our goal is to connect aspiring healthcare individuals to their community and to promote awareness, engagement, and access for the undeserved community as a whole.

Benefits of Being a Scribe

The ability to improve patient outcomes by providing physicians with more time to focus on other clinical responsibilities.
The opportunity to observe, learn about, and engage in the workings of community health center.
Guidance and training from varying health professionals related to their volunteering responsibilities.
Real life application of medical terminologies and understanding from school curriculum.
Insight and understanding of community needs and concerns.
Practical experience within a clinic environment.

Scribe Volunteer Requirements

Volunteer scribes applications will only be considered if the following criteria have been met:

Is currently enrolled and/or have graduated from a higher education institution.
Must have an interest in pre-med or pre-health.
Have completed and passed a college-level course that covers Medical Terminology or have completed training for other certified health professions (ex: Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant, etc.).
Ability to type at a minimum of 50-55+ wpm with an accuracy of 90%+.
Clear background check screening and negative drug test results.
Ability to commit to a minimum of one (1) full school semester of volunteering (Fall, Spring, Summer) - with the weekly volunteering requirement minimum of 6 hours per week either in one chunk or in shifts.
A completed application form with all supporting documents submitted - see below for the application requirement.

Application Cycle

Summary

Applications for the Spring 2025 Semester are open!

Final selection of scribes will occur by the end of the day on January 17th, 2025.

Training and on-boarding, approximately 6 hours, will occur during January 21st - 24th.

Scribes will officially begin the program on January 27th, 2025.

The Spring Program is expected to last 10 weeks

- from January 27th - April 11th, 2025.

Volunteers within the pilot program will have completed approximately 60 volunteer hours from the program start to the program end.

Application: 12/16/2024 - 01/17/2025
Selection: 01/17/2025
Training: 01/21/2025 - 01/24/2025
Program Start: 01/27/2025
Program End: 04/11/2025

Scribe Program Application

Applications for Spring 2025 are open! Please apply using the "Apply Here" option located at the top of the page.

**All supporting documents must be submitted during the time of application**

Please send all supporting documents to hr@hopechc.org in order to get your application processed. Required documents include:

Your resume/CV
A brief (500 words maximum) personal statement that includes an introduction, states your interest in healthcare, details your professional goals, and covers your qualification for our scribe program.
Proof of enrollment or graduation from a higher-education institution
Proof of completion of a college-level medical terminology course or training for an alternate health profession
Three (3) screen shots of typing tests verifying WPM and accuracy requirement - https://10fastfingers.com/typing-test/english