Shortcut to "Scan to PDF"?

Is there a way to make a shortcut or application through Automator to launch the "Scan to PDF" function in Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro? Ideally, I would like an application that could sit in the Dock to launch it, but I'd also be happy with a keyboard shortcut in Acrobat.
I have a paperless office, but every time I want ot creating every multipage PDF from a scanner involves opening Acrobat, and going through the menus to select "Scan to PDF". There must be an easier way.
I have OS 10.9.1, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro, and a Brother scanner using Control Center 3.0.
Thanks,
Cameron

Really? No one has a need for a "Scan to PDF" shortcut? Or knows how to do it...?

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