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Medical Scribe

June - October 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

It was a great experience to learn and be up close with doctors while doing meaningful work.

What I wish was different

More time as the commitment was pretty hard on a student schedule. Also higher pay since the work was pretty intensive.

Advice

Learn the material as best as you can and have a fast typing speed. At my site, even though they say it should be >80 WPM, its helpful if its over 100.

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Medical Scribe

March 2019 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

I like medical scribing because it offered me very in-depth exposure to the field of emergency medicine. It also has giving me an opportunity to meet a very wide variety of Providers from emergency medicine physicians to mid-level providers such as physicians assistance and nurse practitioners. Where I specifically work, I get a fast paced environment and basically a front row seat to emergency medicine.

What I wish was different

There is very few that I wish would have been different as I really love my job.The only thing that I wish would be different would be the pay. I feel as though the critical aspect of my job such as making sure that I document the correct information. This information can intern be useful to the patient, the hospital, and in some cases in legal court. Making $10 an hour definitely has its downs to the job.

Advice

I would say absolutely go for it. This job is absolutely incredible for students looking into pre-medicine, pre-nursing, and or pre-PA. Honestly, this would be a wonderful job for individuals discerning whether or not they want a career in the medical field.

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Medical Scribe

April 2018 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

Great experience

What I wish was different

Low pay

Advice

Great for pre-health students

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Medical Scribe

December 2019 • Pensacola, FL

What I liked

I love everything about the job. The fact that I get to be surrounded by doctors and nurses the whole shift as well as gain experience being in the medical field.

What I wish was different

More shifts given.

Advice

Be organized, on time, and determined.

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Medical Scribe

June 2019 • Tallahassee, FL

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

If you're interested in a career in medicine, then I absolutely recommend working at least a year as a medical scribe.

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Medical Scribe

December 2018 • Longview, TX

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t let this be your only source of clinical experience! While definitely interesting and memorable, it is good to expose yourself to a variety of settings.

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Medical Scribe

June 2019 • Mississippi State, MS

What I liked

I like the medical experience I get, seeing people and helping solve their problem is a great experience for any premed student

What I wish was different

Everything is good at the moment but there is always room for improvement but nothing as of now

Advice

It's a great experience for premed to figure out if medicine is something you want to pursue in the future. Love the learning process and helping in saving and improving lives

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Emergency Room Scribe

March 2018 • Wheeling, WV

What I liked

Getting to work with fabulous doctors and hospital staff learning medicine hands on.

What I wish was different

The pay is terrible as are the hours.

Advice

This is a temporary job only, not a full time bill paying job.

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Medical Scribe

April 2018 • Columbus, IN

What I liked

I love the fast-paced environment! There’s always something crazy happening, it’s never boring. I’ve had the chance to see a lot of medical emergencies and it’s been a great opportunity!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Medical Scribe

May 2018 - September 2019 • Great Neck, NY

What I liked

I was able to be exposed to different parts of medicine and learn about different medical fields

What I wish was different

The organization of the company was lacking.

Advice

Use this job as something temporary. It is a very disorganized company, but it is helpful if you are seeking to go into the medical field.

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Medical Scribe

May 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL

What I liked

Great paid medical experience for medical school. Only expected to work about 2x a week.

What I wish was different

Long 9-10 hour shifts.

Advice

Definitely worth it if you have the room in your schedule.

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Medical Scribe

June 2019 • Rockford, IL

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

If you are interested in the medical field in any way, this is a great experience. Working in the emergency department gives you so many opportunities to see a lot of interesting things because you are right there next to the doctor.

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Medical Scribe

March - September 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Medical experience. Thorough training. Excellent teamwork. Work environment.

What I wish was different

Shift stability- there was a lot of turnover.

Advice

Learn by doing. Study hard. Be efficient. Learn to be a team player. Assist in any way you can to help your doctor. Use the opportunity to learn more about the field.

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Medical Scribe

May - August 2019 • Westwood, NJ

What I liked

I enjoyed the exposure to the medical field of that the position brings. Collaborating with physicians and other medical professionals was an inspiring and gratifying experience.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a more efficient and streamlined management/administration that oversaw the medical scribes.

Advice

Be prepared to see a large volume of patient's all while documenting their medical charts. Do not be afraid to ask the physician any questions you may have regarding a specific patient's chart.

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Medical Scribe

April 2019 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

I really enjoyed being able to experience patient interactions firsthand.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

If you are interested, now is the best time to start--I wish I would have started sooner in my undergraduate career.

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Medical Scribe

January 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

As I am pre-med, this job has given me the opportunity to write medical charts for patients and follow around doctors and physician assistants. I get to look at test results and learn about the medical decision making process. I have learned so much!

What I wish was different

I only wish the company was more organized.

Advice

I would like to advise people to try and find a job during the summer that reflects on what you would like to do with your future career/degree.

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Medical Scribe

October 2018 • Cumberland, MD

What I liked

I loved the variety of cases that I have seen within the department.

What I wish was different

I wish I worked with more providers during the course of training so I could better personalize charts for them

Advice

If you're on the pre-med track, take it all in. Everything from medication names and different medical conditions are good to see!

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Medical Scribe

June 2019 • Bay Shore, NY

What I liked

The experience in the clinical field and the education of medicine.

What I wish was different

The salary; I feel that the amount of stress and responsibility the job encompasses is disproportional to the amount of pay that we receive.

Advice

The experience is very valuable and a great insight to how the ED operates. I would recommend this to anyone with remote aspirations in pursuing a career in medicine.

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Scribe

June 2018 • Pensacola, FL

What I liked

Medical experience

What I wish was different

Pay

Advice

Realize it’s more for the professional experience than to make money

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Scribe

June 2019 • Camp Hill, PA

What I liked

I enjoy the learning aspect of the job. I am constantly seeing patients with different medical conditions and learning about the condition from the providers. I enjoyed working with the providers, this includes the Physicians, PAs and nurse practioners.