GVSU Scribe Academy
The GVSU Scribe Academy's program is designed to train individuals to assist healthcare providers by documenting patient care in the electronic medical record. Students enrolled in the program are trained in the classroom, online, and in the clinical setting. Students that successfully complete the program will be hired as hourly employees of Helix Scribe Solutions.
Scribes work in emergency departments (ED) and medical office settings. ED shift availability is around the clock, seven days a week. Medical offices operate during normal business hours (great for flexible schedules and gap years!).
Updates: 1) There is no waitlist for enrollment to the Scribe Academy
2) Pay increases! ED part-time is now $12/hr; specialty part-time and full-time is $14/hr!!
3) In-home scribing available for remote primary care offices!
4) Refer a friend and get $150 for your club/organization (any college/university)
GVSU Scribe Academy Application
By clicking this link, you will be redirected to the GVSU Scribe Academy application hosted by AirTable, a 3rd party software company contracted by GVSU’s partner, Helix Scribe Solutions. Access to the data includes staff in the GVSU Scribe Academy and Helix Scribe Solutions.
Non-GVSU students are welcome to apply!
Contact the Program Director if you have questions prior to applying: Jeff Trytko, [email protected] or (616) 331-5943
About Us. High level instructors to mentor students, share real-world experiences, while staying current in the field.
Why Scribe. Jumpstart your healthcare career by gaining an extraordinary clinical experience.
Getting Started. Second-semester freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior-level college students enrolled in a healthcare academic program are invited to apply. Applying and program training are FREE! (non-GVSU students may apply!)
Life of a Scribe
Watch this video to see how working as a scribe can help jumpstart your career in healthcare.
Do you want to learn more about the role? See our Frequently Asked Questions
Click HERE to view the monthly training schedules
Scribes are working at the following healthcare facilities and specialties
Bronson Hospitals
Medical Specialties
- Breast Care/Oncology
- ENT
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Pain Clinic
- PM&R (Mary Free Bed)
- Primary Care (remote, in-home)
- Spine Surgery
- Urology
*All specialty scribe positions pay $12 per hour
Students Enrolled or Planning on Applying to these Academic Programs are Encouraged to Become a Scribe:
Grand Valley State University
- Allied Health Sciences
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Sciences
- Cell and Molecular Biology, M.S., P.S.M.
- Exercise Science
- Health Communications
- Master in Public Health, M.P.H.
- Medical and Bioinformatics, M.S., P.S.M.
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Radiation Therapy
- Social Work
- Speech Language Pathology
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Contact CLAS Academic Advising to find other pre-professional programs that apply