Research Medical Scribe, Department of Emergency Medicine

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine is seeking a Research Medical Scribe to join our collaborative team of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs).

UVA Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center, and the UVA Emergency Department (ED) cares for over 75,000 patients per year. The ED spans 45,000 square feet, includes 80 private patient rooms, and features dedicated treatment areas for pediatrics, trauma/resuscitation, and behavioral health. Services include adult and pediatric services, active air and ground transport programs, and is supported by an on-site poison control center.

The Department of Emergency Medicine's Medical Scribe Program began in 2007, providing support to Emergency Medicine physicians and staff as well as other departments within UVA. Medical scribes provide clinical assistance to faculty by performing on-site medical transcription and administrative support. The Research Medical Scribe plays a critical role in both clinical documentation and clinical research operations, working closely with physicians, study investigators, clinical research coordinators, and patients.

This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing careers in medicine, clinical research, or related healthcare fields and who desire immersive, hands-on experience in a high-acuity academic medical center. Research scribes work directly with patients to obtain informed consent, research data, and/or biological specimens and perform other study procedures as required by protocols. Responsibilities may include:

Medical Scribe

• Accompany physicians on patient encounters to support accurate and complete medical documentation, including notes of communication, past medical records, and laboratory and diagnostic results

• Perform real-time data entry into electronic medical record systems in accordance with University and Medical Center policies

Research Scribe

• Perform data entry into various research databases and electronic platforms

• Ensure the timely collection of research participant data, assist in maintaining appropriate study logs

• Assist faculty and researchers with the creation of study reports/ forms, literature reviews, and disposition of information to clinical care teams (physicians, nurses, techs, and scribes).

• Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants into research studies

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Work hours, clinical vs. research effort, and scheduling will be determined based on departmental needs and discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience: Experience in a healthcare, research, or clinical setting, including real-time scribing or medical documentation, is preferred.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application review will begin after April 14, 2026.

Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0081081. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching "Find Jobs."

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, alc6dk@virginia.edu.