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Medical Scribe

December 2017 • Idaho Falls, ID

What I liked

Working alongside doctors and other providers.

What I wish was different

Learn more carefully alongside with them.

Advice

Focus on the moment and do your best!
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Medical Scribe

May - August 2018 • Bay Shore, NY

What I liked

I pan on attending graduate school and becoming a physician's assistant in the near future, so an opportunity to work as a medical scribe in an emergency room amongst trained medical professionals like medical doctors, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants, the experience simply cannot be matched. I really enjoyed being side-by-side with these professionals, not only learning directly from them via word of mouth but also from patient's from all walks of life. On the slower days, I would talk to medical professionals, ask questions and get the inside scoop on the inner-workings of emergency rooms, medical school and graduate school. I have greatly expanded my medicinal knowledge and have far surpassed some of the experience of my peers, setting me apart for future graduate school applications. I am truly blessed to have been chosen for this experience and look forward to continuing my position as a medical scribe after I finish my undergraduate here at Brockport.

What I wish was different

I wish there was improved technology for scribes in the hospital I was working at because the computers we used to take the doctor's notes were constantly dying, despite being fully charged and would sometimes lose connection. Oftentimes when I lost connection to the server/Wifi, I would lose the chart I was on and would have to redo the entire chart and ask the doctor all the information again because I had lost the notes I took.

Advice

Some advice I have regarding this experience would be to act confident, ask questions and be quick on your feet. The last thing a doctor or medical professional wants to see is lack of confidence in a scribe because now they are worried you will mess up their charts. Regarding the second piece of advice, asking questions is probably the most important. Oftentimes as scribes we don't get all the information in the room when the doctor is assessing the patient and so if we do not hear something that is said, it is important that we ask the doctor or medical professional so that no mistakes are made on the chart.
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Medical Scribe

June 2018 • King of Prussia, PA

What I liked

I really have enjoyed the experience that I am getting from working in the CHOP Urgent Care. I am able to see what is like to be a doctor and get exposure to interesting things. Also, the training for this job was extensive but I really enjoyed it because I now know much more about the medical field things related to medicine and health.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to work more of the summer. I had a lot of time over the summer, but since it is at an Urgent Care, the shifts were only 4:00 pm- 10:00 pm on weekdays and 6-7 hour shifts on the weekends.

Advice

I would recommend that if you are interested in doing this, apply early and get going on the training process early. The testing/training process takes some time so start early so you can get started working sooner!
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Scribe

May 2018 • Eureka, CA

What I liked

Flexibility with scheduling so that I can work and take classes.

What I wish was different

Advice

The studying is so worth it if you are interested in medicine!
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Medical Scribe

June 2018 • Lake Wales, FL

What I liked

I learned so much at this job. Anyone looking to go into a medical profession could really benefit from working with ScribeAmerica.

What I wish was different

It is a longer commute to work than I would like.

Advice

Learn as much as you can while you can! Take the opportunity that you have working with doctors, nurses, RNPs, PAs, etc. and ask them questions!
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Medical Scribe

July 2018 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

My co-workers, the fast-paced environment, working with patients, learning medical terms

What I wish was different

Higher wages would be nice eventually

Advice

Always pursue job experience. It is the most valuable experience for your future. Find a job relevant to your field and learn how to be accountable for a work schedule. You'll make spending money too.
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Medical Scribe

December 2017 • Albany, NY

What I liked

Great experience

What I wish was different

Long hours and sometimes overnight

Advice

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Scribe

March 2018 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

I like the experience that I got working with doctors and seeing how different doctors treat patients.

What I wish was different

I wish some of the doctors liked teaching more, because I love to learn what they are doing and why.

Advice

Its all about the experience!
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Medical Scribe

April - September 2018 • Owatonna, MN

What I liked

Working as a scribe provided a great opportunity to work with and gain up close and personal experience working with healthcare professionals including nurses, NPs, PAs, and physicians. It was amazing to follow a patient's case throughout the time that they arrive to when they are diagnosed and either discharged or admitted.

What I wish was different

Management was hard to work with when it came to scheduling shifts around classes.

Advice

You have to be a proficient typer, be able to learn fast, and feel comfortable multitasking.
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Medical Scribe

July 2017 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

The level of education and experience you receive while working with physicians.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to work with Dr. Frank, but was unable to due to her hours.

Advice

Do it.
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Medical Scribe

May 2018 • Medford, OR

What I liked

I like being able to learn with first-hand experience with patients. The doctors are eager to teach and very helpful.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Scribe

May - August 2018 • Rutland, VT

What I liked

-Good experience working in close proximity to doctors -Drastically increased typing speed and somewhat improved working memory

What I wish was different

-Hours -Initial learning curve and difficulty keeping up with information presented so rapidly -Very stressful at times

Advice

-worth a shot if you are on the fence about career in medicine specifically Emergency Department work
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Medical Scribe

April 2018 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

So much experience gained. Connections made in the medical field.

What I wish was different

Long hours, not enough pay

Advice

Phenomenal experience for those interested in medicine. Learn more than you will in the classroom.
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Medical Scribe

April 2018 • DuBois, PA

What I liked

I liked having a hands on experience in the medical field. I also gained relationships with physicians and learned so much from them

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to do more involving each patient. I hated having to just stand in the room and type.

Advice

It is amazing to do this job if you’d like to be in the medical field. You learn so much information about the clinical side of being a physician and gain so much knowledge of the diagnostic approach.
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Emergency Room Scribe

August 2018 • Sarasota, FL

What I liked

The experience

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

High learning curve. Be prepared to learn.
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Medical Scribe

September 2017 - June 2018 • Bethesda, MD

What I liked

Very good experience for future medical students to get exposure and knowledge about the medical field, plus close contact with/connections to doctors.

What I wish was different

Salary is low (difficult to pay rent and save money if not living at home), hours can be very late at night

Advice

Good short-term opportunity for students interested in the medical profession - good experience to talk about in medical school applications and will prepare you very well for medical school.
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Medical Scribe

March 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I enjoyed the experience it provides and the opportunity to see how health care is performed on a daily basis.

What I wish was different

Advice

Feel free to ask questions when appropriate. This is a great way to learn from others in the health care field.
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Medical Scribe

January 2018 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

I like that it’ll give me the experience I need to get into medical school.

What I wish was different

I wish I would’ve known about this sooner!

Advice

It’s a learning process so if you don’t know how to do something, ask.
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Scribe

April 2018 • Wichita Falls, TX

What I liked

Great experience and great people.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Scribe

June 2018 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

I liked that they were willing to work with my school schedule once classes started back up. I also liked that they were willing to allow me days off prior to exams.

What I wish was different

Organization. There seems to be disfunction in the organizational component when it comes to chief scribes and scribes.

Advice

If healthcare is your career path, this is an excellent job to have. I was told to take a tech job over the summer, however that did not peak my interest. By being a scribe, I feel as if I learn more about what my provider is thinking and why, how my patients are feeling regarding symptoms, and medications to be prescribed. It gives me an overLl understanding as to what needs to be done to care for a patient. Granted, the information learned is not specifically nursing related, however, I believe it prepares me for the next step which would include being a nurse practioner.
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