What is a MEDICAL SCRIBE?
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In this video, I am joined by my good friend and co-worker, Wilson To. We have both been Medical Scribes for a while now so we thought it would be a good idea to make this video about our experiences as a medical scribe, the training process, the benefits that being a medical scribe can have when applying for medical school or PA school! This is a great job to have if you are looking for clinical experience during your undergrad careers.
If you have any questions about scribing that was not addressed in the video, please leave a comment or message me here or on Instagram (@shaunandersen)!
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Common Scribe Companies-
ScribeAmerica
www.scribeamerica.com/
ProScribe
proscribemd.com/
iScribeMD
www.iscribemd.com/
Hey guys! I just posted a follow up video to this talking more about my experiences as a Medical Scribe! czcams.com/video/kRirnO-gS-8/video.html
Very helpful and professional video. I appreciate your succinct yet personal points.
THANK YOU for making this EXCELLENT video!! Hope all is going well with Med School :D
Thank you so much for this video & the links! This was so helpful, especially since I want to become a scribe as well ! I’m also a pre-med at UNLV !! It’s so awesome to finally find a MedSchool CZcamsr from the area :D btw you have a new sub & congrats on getting into Med School !
Ayeeee good to meet a fellow UNLV student!! :) I had a great experience as a pre-med at UNLV so feel free to ask if you need any advice! Being a scribe is definitely a good idea! Thanks for subbing and supporting the channel!! :D
Amazing video! Thank you so much Shaun :D Also, good luck with medical school 😊😊 You are going to be an amazing doctor :’)♥️
Hey Lyncia! :) Thank you so much the kind words!
This video was extremely helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽😊
I'm so glad! :) good luck to you!
Awesome video and awesome questions that you found Shaun:)
Thanks a ton! :)
Well here’s wishing me good luck, I’m starting nursing school at gsu next summer but wanted to get a hands on start within this field but i am very nervous because i only have experienced as a pharmacy tech which I haven’t practiced in a few years due to other unforeseen circumstances but i saw a link to apply to a position here in Atlanta so here’s to hoping it all works out!! Btw this video is absolutely incredible with information thanks guys!!😘
And Happy Holidays Everyone🥰
Ayeeee best of luck at GSU next year! :) I am sure you are going to do amazing!!
I am currently hired as a scribe in an Ortho clinic, and i wish i had the training you had. I was literally thrown and learned on the spot like you had mentioned haha. It was hectic at first seeing that i was paired with a doctor that triple books his appointment schedule but, few months in now, im still learning but it is going alot better than it was.
That's exactly what it is like scribing at most places! The first few months are SUCH a grind! But I love that you are working in Ortho because that is so different from most scribes who are in the ER! How is it? Do you want to be a surgeon?
Shaun Andersen, ADMITTED Medical Student! Yes i want to be sport medicine physician, and my doc does exactly that! Its very hectic but i know being in the ER would be crazier. I was blessed to have this opportunity. I initially wanted go to the ER seeing that i have my EMT cert, but in Southern California scribe america is very hard to get into. I guess i lucked out and was fortunate enough to join a private setting. Regardless any clinical experience is going to go a long way like you mentioned in this vid!
Awesome video ! Very informative thank you
You're very welcome! :)
This was so helpful! Thank you!
You’re so welcome!! :)
New in the Medical field. I am also a medical scribe and will be starting on floor training next week. Nervous yet Excited.
That's awesome! Scribing is a great way to start and it is exactly what I did! You are going to learn so much!
Best video about medical scribe. Thank you guys!
I'm a IMG and I want to get medical experience in the US.
Thank you so much! && What is an IMG? :o
@@ShaunAndersen International Medical Graduate ;)
Elizabeth Aguilar Machuca Hi! I’m an IMG too! I’m checking out the different options of getting medical experience before joining residency, while simultaneously preparing for the USMLEs. Did you work as a medical scribe? I would love to hear your story! 😊
My sister in law is a scribe in the ER in a Florida hospital 🏥 she said it’s steep learning curve and a lot to learn. She was hired by the hospital and works full time hours.
Great content. Keep it up.
I’m happy I found this video I’m so ready to be a medical scribe 😩😩 I just applied to one in Mississippi hopefully I pass
..both of you were great.
awesome video!
I just had an interview for a Medical Scribe position. I just got my Bachelor's in Health Care Administration/Management. So I'm really looking to gain more experience at this time. The interviewer liked that I was already a HHA since 2008. I've worked in the medical field for a very long time and also went to school to be a P.C.T. I also told interviewer that I know medical terms. He also asked me about SOAP notes in which I already knew because of school and experience in working as a HHA. I will be making 15.00 an hour to start. They do offer 401k. I also asked about tuition reimbursement and insurance and he said they do get both. So wish me luck. It's at a doctor's office. Community based seniors aged 65 and over. Great video by the way. Thank you for all the useful information. You will be a great doctor in the future. Good luck in med school.
Updates? How is it?
How generous...$15/hour for a college graduate. That's the same as Target. What a rip-off. How much does the agency make from your work? Congratulations on your degree. I hope you find more fairly paid work. God bless you.
Guy on the left you gave some good info.
Wilson is amazing! He is one of the smartest guys I have ever met and one of the best scribes a physician could have! He is extremely knowledgeable, especially considering he is a scribe trainer!
I am very interested in signing up for this position but would a slow learner be problematic for this position? I would require a longer time to get used to the environment and job position. I just feel like a burden thinking that I may delay everyone’s working pace in the ER unit
I’m doing research and hoping to scribe soon. How do you balance everything with school? I’m scared I might not be able to handle it😬
Hi, could you please explain the difference between medical scribing and medical transcription?
I know the typing words/min varies among different companies but just to have a sense of what the requirement is like, how many words/min you had to accomplish to pass your scribe interview?
I believe for my scribe interview, it was roughly 60-80 wpm. This could vary between companies but I remember it was not too high of a requirement!
Do you have to be going to school for medical careers to become one? I’m haven’t chosen a career yet but graduating cc under general studies but I saw a flyer for ScribeAmerica with someone’s name and email for referral and it looks interesting.
Thank You for this 😊 I just applied for a this Job hoping for a pass ☺️
Ok I just filled out for a job like this , I hope i get it
Hi, thank you so much for the video! I have a question: if I apply for a scribe position through one of the scribe companies posted, do I get to choose which area to work in (ER, etc)? also, is it possible to switch areas after a while? lastly, do you happen to know if there's a way to know which hospitals are affiliated with each of the scribe companies? I'd like to be able to work at a hospital close to home, but I don't know which of the companies are partners with the hospital. Thanks so much!
You can definitely see what options the company has! :o I know in my town I was able to school the hospital I worked at!
Hey, great video! I also live in Vegas and I have been wanting to apply to work as a medical scribe directly through a hospital, but I can’t find the website on the hospitals page. Advice?
Hey there! The Las Vegas hospitals hire scribes through a third-party scribe company. Try applying for ScribeAmerica!
You can say I’m having a breakdown 😂... I wanna be a PA and I’m a freshman in college I can’t find much scribes around my area and then the ones I find want experience or some certificate 😳
Oh man :( Have you tried looking on Google Jobs to see if any outpatient clinics are hiring?
#scribesdeservemore
Hi! I’m an incoming freshman this fall and do you recommend starting this early? Also, I will be an out of state student, how will that work especially like winter break?
Absolutely! The more experience/longer you can get, the better! & the companies let you put in "Vacation" requests so you can request time off!
real life JONATHANS!
Are you able to disclose what scribe company you work for? I just want to see how these companies compare with one another and what your recommendation is on your specific company.
ScribeAmerica! :) Definitely one of the bigger/biggest scribe companies out there and not too difficult to get hired by!
What type of questions ask during medical scribe hiring assessment
Met scribe America through a career fair but the hours interfere with my classes, are they flexible at all?
Usually they should be especially in the ER! You can submit schedule request. For example, I only requested to work Friday-Sunday. You can also trade shifts with other scribes.
Do you also work as a medical assistant as far as assist in procedures, exams, labs ect?
Aaahhh!!! I have an interview for a medical scribe and I am terrified!!!!!
Ahhh you are going to do great!! :)
@@ShaunAndersen thanks!! Still waiting on them as I got the job but very scared lol
Good video
Glad you enjoyed :D
Do you have to be a med/healthcare student to apply for this job? I’m currently in school for business/hr, but I’m considering Healthcare Administration as well.
It definitely helps but there aren't really many requirements! :)
What program did you take medical scribe certification I don’t to get scammed 🙏
Did you ever feel overwhelmed when you started or did you ever feel like quitting in the beginning?
Absolutely! Working in the ER as a scribe was my first step into the medical field and it was extremely overwhelming! There were so many medical terms, procedures, and processes that I didn't know anything about. Furthermore, I remember have a difficult time keeping pace. I even once stayed over 2 hours after a physician left to finish his notes.
But after some perseverance, I was so happy I stuck with it. The ability to understand lingo, predict a physician's treatment plan, and learn how to keep track of multiple patient's and pace is such a valuable tool to have prior to medical school! I now scribe in Oncology instead of the ER and the experience from the ER helped me so much!
Also, in general, most scribes agree that the first 1-5 months of scribing is the hardest :p so stick to it!
Is this a good entry level position with little prior medical experience?
I wanted to be a scribe a while back and interviewed for a program but it was very competitive to get in and I didn't make the cut. What are ways to improve my chances next time I get an oppertunity and are other careers such as ekg tech, phlebotomist, pharmacy tech ect. that can be helpful for applying to medical school. Thanks for the upload really useful information .
Scribing is definitely a very common one. Ways to improve your chances would be to have taken some medical/anatomy and physiology classes in college! Other good jobs I have seem are EMT, Medical Assistant, CNA, etc!
@@ShaunAndersen At the time I was not in any of those classes, maybe that's what hurt my chances. I'll keep your job suggestions in mind, thanks for the advice. 👍😃
@@CA-wi1fo I just got hired as a scribe and having experience in those classes is what really helped me secure the job (besides studying medical terminology before applying). I also was a pharmacy technician for 2 years and honestly I wouldn't recommend it. It is widely accepted (depending on where you live) that pharmacy technicians do not have any applicable clinical experience or patient care experiences for medical school. I did learn a lot about medications, working with the public (and angry patients), and how to work with others in a fast paced environment. The biggest takeaway from being a pharm tech is really learning about common meds like I said and HIPAA. For beginning steps in your undergrad journey though, any experience is really helpful to be a well rounded med school applicant. I was able to spin my pharmacy experience to get a scribe job. Showing your continued interest in healthcare all unlocks doors! Lmk if you need any advice!
@@skylarconnolly5627 Thanks for the advice
Jonathon
I am a medical scribe too.
ayeeee thats awesome!! :)
Since the scribing is 8-12 hour shift can this be done as a full-time student in university ?
Absolutely! When working in the ER, I would request Monday-Thursday off and then only work Friday afternoon or night, Saturday, and/or Sunday!
@@ShaunAndersen can they work around an athlete schedule?
Can you make it a career without having to go to med school?
So if u have to spend a whole day in the hospital while scribing, then how do u manage to attend ur classes.
12th Man Pride you can put in schedule requests to accommodate your school schedule. For example, I only worked Friday - Sunday while going to school Monday - Thursday!
do you guys work for scribe america? i just got hired by them and i start soon. i was told we will be wearing SA polos, rather than scrubs. why do you wear scrubs? lol
Polos?! That's awesome! Maybe it is specific to your town, hospital, or the hospital group! For all the Hospitals in our city (Las Vegas), that ScribeAmerica provides scribes to, we are required to wear scrubs!
Hi! I work for SA and wore the polo at first, but just ask your provider if they care if you wear scrubs, and more often than not they don’t haha. Way comfier and you don’t have to wash the polo every night😂
I'm just here to know what Jonathan went through to become such a loyal scribe
What is your typing speed?
What’s the percentage growth for Medical Scribe? Is better to go through a company or by a certified training course through a collage?
I would go through a company like Scribe America!
Shaun Andersen is there a reason particular? Or is it just easier?
@@jennijenni314 I think so. Unelss you find an outpatient center who directly hires which is more uncommon
Shaun Andersen ahh okay, thank you.
Lol I’m a medica assistant and they throw this on us here in New York
Who is this Wilson guy 😍
Less pay for the "experience" is such a cop-out. Other jobs give pay and the experience comes on the side which and people barely even think about it. You can appreciate the experience, but if you ever expect to get paid more, or ever hope that people in your profession get paid more.... Do yourself and everyone in your field a favor and don't peddle the nonsense.
You're right- we definitely should not normalize getting payed terribly for experience!
How long do you have to work as a scribe before you get a letter of recommendation
It really just depends on how fast you can get close with a provider! I would say anywhere from 6 months - 1 year. But, again, you just really need to get close with one of the physicians!
Shaun Andersen, ADMITTED Medical Student! Well so much for studying for the MCAT and getting experience in one gap year 😔
I am a sophomore with a 3.15 gpa:(. Can I become a scribe? I am currently working as a cvs technician, does the help?
Absolutely! :) GPA isn't a requirement !
@@ShaunAndersen Thanks. 1.Can you make a video on the interview process and what skills you need to become a scribe?( i cant type fast and my handwriting sucks!)
2. When should i become a scribe? junior year summertime?
Where are you starting your post-bacc??
I won't be doing a post-bacc since I got accepted! :D
did wilson apply yet ?
I am from India.. Am I elgible for this work to do in your country. How can I come.. Could you please tell me the details
As a scribe I could only imagine being able to do remote scribing :/
Hi Shaun what is your advice to became a Scribe?
Apply to one of the big scribe companies like ScribeAmerica
Hai guys iam a b.pharma graduate , IAM willing to undergo medical scribing training program , will you suggest me that is it ? better option for my career as scribe in Canada, USA, India
Please give me a suggestion
You could definitely scribe in the US if that is where you are living!
Will it’s be durable bring a part time scribe in college as a freshmen
Part Time definitely! Especially if you work weekends!
Shaun Andersen, ADMITTED Medical Student! with the pandemic going on to you think it will be harder to find a scribe position or the opposite
Kevin Maben honestly I have no idea /: it is definitely worth applying though!
Is this a good job for a pre nursing student?
Absolutely! You will work with a lot of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners! I even knew some scribes who were in Nursing School while working 1-2 shifts per week!
I am currently getting thrown in just like that 😶
Is there an age requirement for scribing? Do you need to graduate college first?
You can start at 18 after high school for most companies! :)
whats the scribe job outlook?
High turnover rates mean they are usually hiring!
Hey I have an. Interview for medical scribe job could you suggest me some tips?
Honestly most interviewees get hired since the turnover rate is kinda high I think! Just be yourself and tell them you have taken medically-related classes!
@@ShaunAndersen Thank you
@@ruchichoudhary2260 update?
@@user-uv7bk5rk2c what??
@@ruchichoudhary2260 how'd it go? Did you get the job?
Hello, I have been working as a remote scribe for 3.5 years. I have experience in training new scribes as well. Please let me know if you have any job opportunity for me. Thanks!
I suck at typing.
Ironically... a lot of scribes are xD But you will improve!
JONATHAN
What if you’re bad at spelling :(
IAM from india
Awesome! My mother was born there!
Bro your monthly income
wait they let you wear scrubs?
Scribes usually wear scrubs! :)
@@ShaunAndersen Dang the first line of my contact (in bold) was you cannot wear scrubs. But I was hired by ScribeAmerica
I get paid $20 an hour as a scribe tho :)
Yoooo where? Share the secret!! 😱
Bro salary of yours
We got paid $8.25 to start and then increased to $10!
What company do you guys scribe for?
ScribeAmerica!
@@ShaunAndersen how much did you start getting paid ?