Commitment: Scribe
The commitments outlined below are non-negotiable. This program requires a significant commitment of time and energy, but no more so than a medical school or residency program. If medicine is your path, the Scribe Program will prepare you to excel in your future endeavors.
Time Commitment
We offer two tracks for scribe applicants. Since we usually hire and train in the summer months, the scribe year runs from summer-summer.:
Part-time Scribes must commit to work a maximum of 11 shifts per month (2-3 shifts per week) for 2 consecutive years.
Full-time Scribes must commit to work a maximum of 20 shifts per month (4-5 shifts per week) for 1 year.
Scheduling
Due to the nature of the ER, shift times widely vary. We staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. As such, we can work around each scribe's school schedule. We will never schedule scribes to work during class. Likewise, we expect each scribe to be very flexible. All scribes are expected to work some days, some nights, some weekends, and some holidays.
Shift Times
Shift times are 7-10 hours long, depending on the shift. During a single shift, the scribe will likely work with only one doctor. Scribes are typically scheduled to work with a different doctor on each shift throughout the month.
Location Commitment
Applicants must commit to work at all of the hospitals listed below. Individual scribe preferences will be considered, but the decision to assign scribes among the hospitals ultimately lies with the Scribe scheduler.
Legacy Emanuel
2801 N. Gantenbein
Portland, Oregon, 97227
503-413-2200
Legacy Good Samaritan
1015 NW 22nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97210
503-413-7711
Legacy Meridian Park
19300 SW 65th Avenue
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
503-692-1212
Legacy Mt. Hood
24800 SE Stark Street
Gresham, Oregon 97030
503-674-1122
Legacy Salmon Creek
2211 NE 139th Street
Vancouver, Washington 98686
360-487-1000
Contact the Legacy Head Scribe at legacyheadscribe@gmail.com with questions regarding the NACS Scribes Program.
Download the Scribe Application
After downloading and completing the scribe application, mail the form to he Scribe Director. Qualified applicants will be contacted as staffing needs permit.
» Download Scribe Application (360K - PDF format)
