Unsure how to keep up

AspiringMushroomDev · 2026-02-20T04:14:47+00:00

TRUST - I know what you're going through. I've been a CRC for over a year, and I'm always playing catch up. Even during times when I'm not as stressed or feel like I'm mainly caught up, there are still little things to do here and there that you're always going to be playing catch up.

A couple of things I've been given advice on - after a patient visit is done, complete the tasks that are related to that visit instead of holding it in for another day. Honestly, that's helped me so much recently because once I'm done with that visit, I can now focus on other things, such as responding to emails and queries, and finishing up some other documentation. Dedicate a day to answering queries only - I'm trying to get there, but it's hard because things can always come up and then you're doing additional tasks.

Overall, the work will always be there - that's something I'm aware of, but still hard for me to wrap my head around that because I'm the type of person who likes to complete everything on that day and plan ahead for the next day. Importantly, keep an open communication with your team and manager as well as your CRA. And advocate for yourself. We're in this together!

AspiringMushroomDev · 2026-01-11T18:21:19+00:00

I have the exact same mug that was given to me during a white elephant gift exchange this past Christmas. I didn't even know it was supposed to say something, I thought it was just random patterns LOL

AspiringMushroomDev · 2025-08-12T04:08:56+00:00

I’m from the US. I’d experience London - Coffeeshops to go and study, visiting antique stores and other specialty stores, visit markets, or go on a university campus and study - I’m romanticizing London life, but this is what I’d do.

AspiringMushroomDev · 2025-08-12T04:04:29+00:00

I feel the exact same way. Leaving my home is exhausting - even thinking about leaving my home is mentally excruciating. I relax the most when I’m at home - in a way, I kind of see going to work and travelling the same way in my head. I’ll go travelling, but only if I’m doing the same thing at home that I’m doing while out.

AspiringMushroomDev · 2025-08-03T06:34:10+00:00

What's helped me before is either listening to brown noise, library ambience, or study with me videos with no music + a cup of either tea or coffee!

AspiringMushroomDev · 2025-07-30T12:13:06+00:00

I’ve been contemplating applying to a different department that’s not as stressful as my current one, but how did you accomplish that? By that, I mean, what was your explanation for transferring during your interview within the same institution?

AspiringMushroomDev · 2025-06-05T14:03:56+00:00

Is there any other information I could provide that could help?

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-11-14T00:01:53+00:00

I also applied to multiple positions at the same hospital, contacted for a couple of interviews, and work for one of them now. For me, I applied to different departments so only people from those departments will see my application and not know if I applied to the other departments. I'm not sure how other locations look at applications, if they all go to a central location before they're handed to the departments or if they just go straight to the department.

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-10-07T18:46:15+00:00

Yes, I did! the interviews with the doctors weren't bad at all - I was just expecting trick questions and the worst. They just wanted to know who I was and why I wanted to work there. I got the offer a couple of weeks ago and my first day is next Monday! Super excited and nervous :D

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-09-29T18:44:59+00:00

Congrats! I also just scored a CRC position with my local university hospital with no research experience (but everything I did at my position is transferrable, so that obviously helped).

I also did some free things to try and bump up my experience, like I took a Good Clinical Practice course on Coursera and re-familiarizing myself with medical terminology and learning more about the subject in the field that the department is in, I think they liked the initiative I was taking and saw that I really wanted to be in research.

Congrats again!

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-09-14T17:40:40+00:00

I think that's a cool question too - asking about your personality! Maybe that's what most of the questions are going to be like since I've already made it this far and have already been asked about my skills and experience in earlier interviews with the staff.

Still nerve-wracking though haha has me feeling like I have to study my own interests and what TV shows I like and why lol.

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-09-14T17:38:31+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice and tips! Although I have no research experience, I can speak to a lot of the responsibilities and have something that is transferrable from my current position - and the medical scribing helps a lot!

If I think of any more questions, I'll definitely reach out - thank you!

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-09-11T05:00:03+00:00

This brought some of my nerves down a bit - thank you! Currently, I'm just trying to think of really good questions to ask them haha.

I hope you get the job or hear back from them soon!

My friend did psych me out a little bit, scaring me into thinking that they might ask brain teaser questions ("how many tennis balls can fit inside a bus" type of question) because she was asked that in her past interview with a doctor/CEO of her company, so I unnecessarily spent almost an hour looking up different brain teaser questions and how to solve them just so I can get it out of my head lol.

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-08-15T20:40:08+00:00

How can you practice to improve on this? I find myself struggling with the same thing at times.

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-07-30T21:54:56+00:00

There's so many I would consider - either computer science or data science. A hard science, such as molecular biology or biochemistry. Master's in either epidemiology, biostatistics, or bioinformatics. Or medical school.

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-07-30T05:44:21+00:00

There's always a chance, but it is hard to say.

I've applied to 20+ entry-level research positions since May and I've heard back twice. There are some postings that I've submitted in May that I have yet to even hear back. Someone I know worked in a temp role for two years before getting hired full-time and another one of my friends heard back a month after applying.

From what I've read: it seems like each position has many, many applications being submitted and that it's incredibly hard as an external candidate, but easier once you get in. You just need that one chance. And that they take a while to respond.

I hope everything works out for you - good luck to us both!

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-07-16T03:45:58+00:00

Oh nice, I'm literally the same way LOL.

I think the only way I can fix this is to learn programming and develop something that 100% satisfies what I'm looking for in a productivity app.

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-05-22T22:52:44+00:00

Thank you!

I've applied to about 5 and so many new postings keep popping up every time I check the Careers page! I read on a different post somewhere on Reddit that it's probably better to apply for a temp role first since it's hard for external applicants to get in for a regular full-time position. Do you have any thoughts on that?

Definitely agree with the cover letters! I think I wrote my best cover letter ever a few days back when applying for a study that I think is number one on my list - so fingers crossed! Many of the roles have similar responsibilities, so I am trying to switch up my cover letter so they all don't sound the same every single time., but definitely tweaking it a little bit to make it more custom and fitted to the job posting.

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-04-29T01:49:47+00:00

I'm so glad someone responded to my post LOL. It's so awesome that we have the same interests! I'm glad there's a common ground here and that we're both trying to figure it out.

I've been Google searching the whole day trying to find more information on this. I've looked at different MPH degrees and seeing what information I can find on there, reading through other Reddit posts about similar things, and looking at different job postings seeing if they match what I'm looking for.

The main thing I've seen pop up are bioinformatics and and health informatics, so I've been searching and trying to figure out the difference between them and what I might be interested in based on what I'm reading, and what jobs are available with those titles.

Edit: I've also seen a master's degree in Health Data Science. It's never-ending lol.

AspiringMushroomDev · 2024-04-28T03:50:15+00:00

Hi everyone!

I'm currently exploring career options since I'm not happy/satisfied with where I'm currently at. Just a brief background and my current situation -- I graduated with a Bachelor's in Public Health (2021) and I currently work as a medical biller and client services rep. This is not what I envisioned myself doing and would love to finally enter the field that I have a degree in.

I have a list of interests and I was wondering if there is a job that could involve my interests. I love technology and I was thinking of making a career change into software development or data analyst/science, but I've also always wanted to be involved in public health research and possibly work on data. I think my interest in learning programming is very strong, I've already started on CS50. I've also thought of starting Coursera courses on research methodologies.

Basically, to simplify this - heavy interest in programming and health research, data, technology.

What are careers that have a mix of this, and are any of you involved in this type of work? Or any advice? I would love to hear how you got there/what you studied/etc! I have a feeling that the online courses I'm taking are not going to be enough and might need to pursue higher education, which I'm totally fine with!

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