As a scribe I am able to see the doctors complete process from the initial examination to his diagnosis and treatment. It’s the best pre-medical experience.
What I wish was different
It may have been benifical to scribe for more than one doctor during the summer when I had time.
Advice
If your looking for clinical experience for medical school this is one of your best options.
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Medical Scribe
August 2018 • Winston-Salem, NC
What I liked
Great for pre-med students
What I wish was different
Took 2 months to start working after being hired, wish the process had been better organized and moved more quickly
Advice
Be patient with ScribeAmerica, the company does not seem very organized and I have had some problems with follow-through from managers. Can be frustrating but once you start working for doctors it is worth it
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Medical Scribe
May 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I loved the medical exposure and experience working in the field. Working with doctors allowed me to learn and grow as a pre-medical student.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more opportunities to sit down between patient visits, or seats available for the scribes to sit.
Advice
The job is very fast paced so it is important to brush up on typing skills and medical terminology before each shift.
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Medical Scribe
June 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Great pre med experience.
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked harder in school at the same time.
Advice
Don't take this job if you aren't ready to dedicate serious time and energy to it.
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Medical Scribe
July 2018 • Mission Viejo, CA
What I liked
Being a medical scribe is a great job if you are interested in going into any type of medical field. The amount of knowledge in terms of medical terminology and experience obtained by working for a physician is a huge asset.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Consider this job after graduating to have the time to really focus on succeeding as a scribe! I think it would be hard to juggle school and scribing especially having to work long shifts.
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Medical Scribe
July 2018 • Ithaca, NY
What I liked
The experience because it is relevant to my future career as a physician.
What I wish was different
Better pay, better hours. I am being paid minimum wage and the hours are usually 12 hour shifts.
Advice
Make sure you have enough time to commit to this. During the summer, 12 hour shifts are very doable. However, this is difficulty to carry over through the school year.
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Medical Scribe
June 2018 • Saratoga Springs, NY
What I liked
I think it’s relevant to my field and I like getting a taste of what my future career could be. I love the people I work with and feeling like I make a difference.
What I wish was different
I had some difficulty with starting paperwork so I wish that had gone smoother but it had been a valuable experience.
Advice
Be willing to put the hard work in at the beginning to learn the material and it will really be worth it!
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Medical Scribe
April 2018 • Santa Maria, CA
What I liked
Lots of opportunity to meet people in the field I wish to be employed in someday
What I wish was different
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Medical Scribe
January 2018 • Marinette, WI
What I liked
Great experience for medical school
What I wish was different
I wish I had found a scribe job closer to Green Bay, where I live, but nothing else. It was great!
Advice
Absorb as much information as you can and form a personal relationship with the physicians.
