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Medical Scribe Job Type: Temporary, Non-Benefited Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Ambulatory Services - Dermatology Time Type: Part time Weekly Hours: 20FTE:0.5 Shift:

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Title: Medical Scribe (Part Time/Temporary-Non-Benefited)) Job Type: Temporary, Non-Benefited Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Ambulatory Services - Survivorship ...

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How much do temporary medical scribe jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary medical scribe in the United States is $18.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Temporary Medical Scribe job?

A Temporary Medical Scribe assists healthcare providers by documenting patient encounters, medical histories, and treatment plans in real time. This role is typically short-term and may be needed to cover staff shortages, busy periods, or specific projects. Scribes help improve efficiency by allowing providers to focus on patient care rather than administrative tasks. The position requires strong medical terminology knowledge, attention to detail, and fast typing skills. Temporary medical scribes often gain valuable clinical experience, making it a great opportunity for those pursuing healthcare careers.

What does a typical workday look like for a Temporary Medical Scribe?

As a Temporary Medical Scribe, most of your day will be spent accompanying healthcare providers during patient visits and documenting clinical encounters directly into the electronic health records system. You may also be responsible for updating patient charts, organizing documentation, and ensuring that all information is complete and accurate before the end of each shift. The work is often fast-paced and requires you to remain focused and detail-oriented, especially when handling multiple patients or shifting between providers. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members, making teamwork and good communication essential. This experience can provide valuable exposure to medical environments, which can be helpful if you're considering a future career in healthcare.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Temporary Medical Scribe position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Medical Scribe, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, attention to detail, and strong typing skills, typically supported by at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and the ability to transcribe patient encounters in real time are often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and organizational skills help you stand out in this fast-paced support role. These abilities are crucial for accurately documenting patient information and ensuring efficient workflow within clinical settings.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Medical Scribe job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,989 per year, or $18.3 per hour.
Medical Scribe

$17.37/hr

Part-time

Posted 23 days ago


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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Title:
Medical Scribe
Job Type:
Temporary, Non-BenefitedCompany:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment:
Ambulatory Services - DermatologyTime Type:
Part timeWeekly Hours:
20FTE:
0.5Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary:
The Medical Scribe will collaborate with physicians, patients and clinic staff to facilitate patient flow and ensure accurate and complete medical records. He/she will accompany the physician into the patient exam room to document all physician-directed elements of the patient's visit in the electronic medical record system to include symptoms, medications, physical exam findings, complete assessment and treatment plan. Medical Scribe documentation includes, but is not limited to; new patient notes, pre-visit intake notes, follow-up notes, consents, procedure notes, inpatient notes. He/she will ensure compliance with all medical practices and procedures to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information. When requested by a provider, the Medical Scribe will also be responsible for printing and reviewing past clinic notes to ensure everything needed for the next scheduled appointment is accounted for. The Medical Scribe will participate in extracting information from notes, and data collection when requested to participate in various provider driven projects.
This is a temporary, non-benefited position with the starting hourly rate of $17.37.
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree; or
2. Associates degree in a health related field; or
3. Associate degree and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as a medical scribe or in a related field.
NOTE: Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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