ScribeAmerica

Scribe

June 2019 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

I really enjoyed working with doctors and nurses. I mainly interacted with the ER physicians and was able to learn about what they did as I worked.

What I wish was different

I wish they had a more regular schedule for me. The shifts are rather long.

Advice

Work this job if you want some healthcare exposure and experience. It is a demanding job so be flexible.

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Emergency Department Medical Scribe

July 2019 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

I love my job. Working in the emergency department puts life into perspective. It showed me how fast you’re life can change, in an instant. Watching the physicians and staff put their hearts into people they don’t know, to make sure they’re okay is an incredible experience. It inspired me to want to become a physicians assistant, and experience this again hands on. I want this to be my life and passion.

What I wish was different

I wish I was more prepared for some of the medical cases that I witnessed. Some people’s lives were taken tragically.

Advice

The advice that I would give someone who wants to be a medical scribe, is that even though it’s a job, it’s also a whole new life experience. Take it all in, don’t be afraid of the chaos. The chaos is was makes this experience so different from anything else for me.

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Medical Scribe

February 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID

What I liked

Exposure to medicine

What I wish was different

Pay increase

Advice

ScribeAmerica's wheels turn slowly; raises, training, etc take a long time to process. It's a very bureaucratic organization.

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Medical Scribe

May 2019 • Providence, RI

What I liked

This was an amazing experience as I gained exposure to the medical field and was able to see doctor-patient interactions first hand. I learned how and emergency room operates and gained extensive knowledge in terms of emergency medicine. Working with physicians firsthand was a valuable experience!

What I wish was different

This job required me to work 12 hour day/night shifts which could be overwhelming at times.

Advice

Anyone who is looking to gain exposure to the medical field or needs clinical hours for PA/medical school should consider becoming a medical scribe!

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Scribe

May - August 2019 • Clovis, NM

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to work closely with physicians and understand patient care in an emergency department setting.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been scheduled more!

Advice

It may seem overwhelming at first because you are dealing with patient medical records but do the best you can and don’t be afraid to ask the physician if you are unclear about anything. They are much less intimidating than they seem!

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Medical Scribe

January 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Great opportunity for experience that offers variety and exposure to new and interesting Medical experiences

What I wish was different

I would have hoped for a higher pay due to the rigorous training and work requirements necessary

Advice

It's overwhelming at first, but becomes easier with time

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Medical Scribe

October 2017 • Randallstown, MD

What I liked

Experience working with doctors

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

Great experience, you make great connections

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Medical Scribe

April 2018 - October 2019 • Libertyville, IL

What I liked

The experience I got as a scribe will stick with me as a continue my pursuit of medical school. Since the ED is open 24/7, it offered very flexible shifts and I was able to work either early mornings, or I could even work overnight shifts.

What I wish was different

I wish it paid more. For the amount of work we do as scribes, the pay doesn't seem just

Advice

Don't go into the job for the letters of recommendation or the "resume builder". Take the job seriously. Scribes help doctors in so many ways and even though it isn't always apparent, we help ease the burden of charting for the doctors. We allow them to spend more face-to-face time with patients. Be professional and take it seriously.

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Emergency Department Scribe

July 2019 • Bridgeton, MO

What I liked

I loved the first-hand experience of the healthcare field. You see a wide variety of patients presenting with a huge range of ailments. Working with an ER Physician side-by-side lets you understand the healthcare process.

What I wish was different

Advice

This is a great experience to get before applying to medical school. I might even say it is essential as this job will help you determine if you would fit in the healthcare field. So I recommend this job to those that are on the fence between deciding to pursue medicine or other clinical healthcare jobs.

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Medical Scribe

May 2019 • Sarasota, FL

What I liked

The ability to work one-on-one with actual doctors in the community is extremely valuable. You also learn a lot about how institutionalized medicine works, and major health issues in the community, and you gain empathy for the sick and ill.

What I wish was different

The pay rate is rather low for the intensity and skills needed for the work.

Advice

Great if you're interested in the medical field - and having some requisite knowledge certainly helps. Be ready to learn lots of information, and fast!

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Medical Scribe

October 2018 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I loved the doctors that I worked with and truly learned so much about the thought process behind diagnosing and treating patients.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been better staffed so I wasn't so overwhelmed with the number of shifts when school came back around.

Advice

Ask your doc questions about why they decided to go that route with diagnostic tests or with treatment. They have so much information and many of them love to teach!

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Medical Scribe

June 2017 • Des Moines, IA

What I liked

The opportunity to effectively be paid to shadow and the ability to see the work physicians do.

What I wish was different

I wish the compensation was more in line with other jobs. Walmart pays more but I will acknowledge that the experience is worth it.

Advice

Go in ready to learn and with a good work ethic. It paid off when I got letters of recommendation for med school.

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Medical Scribe

May 2019 • Anderson, IN

What I liked

Gaining experience with how an ER works. Learning more about medicine.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Become a scribe if you are pre-med.

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Medical Scribe

May 2016 • Jacksonville, FL

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Be confident!

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Medical Scribe

March 2019 • St. Cloud, MN

What I liked

I love the clinical experience as I am a pre-medicine student. The doctors I work with are all super friendly as well and want to teach.

What I wish was different

The scheduling has been very frustrating. The company requires a very specific availability and during the school year this is hard to meet.

Advice

I would advise new applicants to have a goal area they want to work in and push for that. The job will be much more engaging if you are interested in where you are working.

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Medical Scribe

February - August 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed getting the experience in a clinical setting .

What I wish was different

Advice

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Scribe

May - August 2018 • Rock Island, IL

What I liked

Interesting work

What I wish was different

Hours you have to work

Advice

It’s not something I would do unless you have lots of free time

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Medical Scribe

September 2016 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

I enjoy the people I work with and the valuable experience and learning.

What I wish was different

Advice

Good experience if you are interested in the medical field. More interactive than just shadowing.

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Medical Scribe

July 2018 • Woonsocket, RI

What I liked

I liked working with the patients and the providers. Both were friendly. Largely primary care based, so I got to see a wide variety of patients. I very quickly learned how to become more efficient and a lot of useful medical terminology and shorthand.