Working as a scribe himself while attending medical school at the University of Arizona, Dr. Mahmood Vahedian wished to share his unforgettable and inspiring experience as a scribe with other potential medical field candidates. After joining EPS, Dr. Vahedian initiated a scribe program with a pilot group of only 6 scribes. In less than a year, the program grew to over 40 scribes and now stands at about 100. The program allows pre-healthcare professionals, such as pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, students to gain knowledge and experience of the medical field not taught in the classroom.
EPS scribes currently work at four Banner locations in the metro Phoenix area: Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix, Banner Estrella Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, and Banner Cardon’s Pediatric Center.
Our scribe program affords pre-healthcare professionals with the opportunity to work alongside providers in a capacity that far exceeds any shadowing opportunity. They receive in-depth clinical exposure while honing time management skills, interpersonal skills, etc. Our scribes are responsible for documenting the entire provider & patient counter including: patient’s history, physical exam, test results, consultations, etc. In turn, EPS providers are relieved of administrative tasks and are able to spend more time directly involved in patient care.
Online testimonials about our scribe program show how truly valuable this opportunity is for individuals seeking a meaningful, lasting career in healthcare: http://www.epscribes.com/testimonials.html
