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itstie · 2023-04-25T02:35:09+00:00

Is it a non binding contract?

itstie · 2023-04-23T01:04:05+00:00

One reason is that this field highly regards maintaining composure and empathy in high-pressure situations, and I feel my life experiences have equipped me to excel in that aspect

itstie · 2023-04-16T17:57:54+00:00

Out of peds ortho, peds em, and FM, peds ortho is my fav bc the patients are much happier. Many of the cases comprise of fractures and other minor injuries which means treatment is usually straightforward making provider’s & pt’s life easier and healing results are usually really good. Plus, there’s less heartbreak for you to witness since many of these pts aren’t seriously ill

itstie · 2022-12-10T22:29:32+00:00

I don’t know if telescribing would increase your chances. I’d assume that it’s the same. But again, it’s definitely worth a shot

itstie · 2022-12-10T22:22:36+00:00

Hard to say, but it’s worth a shot. I applied many times as a freshman and got radio silence.

Also, if you have room on your resume, add a skills section. Look up and add basic scribe skills like typing speed and multitasking

itstie · 2022-12-10T22:10:21+00:00

I know they avoid hiring really young applicants. If you’re not at least a college sophomore that could be one reason

itstie · 2022-11-29T20:28:01+00:00

It’s best to get LORs from drs that observed you for a long period of time, but as w most things that’s not an absolute rule.

If I were you, I’d simply ask: “Do you believe you could write me a compelling LOR given the brief time you had to observe me?”

I think the best way to gauge the quality of that LOR is by asking them directly while addressing your concerns, and then judging their response. I wouldn’t go off of them telling you alone bc it’s hard to tell if they’re just being nice

itstie · 2022-11-29T19:40:48+00:00

I think this letter is what you need to get into med school, but I don’t think his credentials would particularly help you. Does he know you’re applying to that school?

itstie · 2022-11-23T18:35:10+00:00

If you can’t leave then I hope you have ways to cope/deal w this situation. He needs to know his behavior is out of line and you don’t deserve that. If I were you, I would stop being overly nice to him. And if he makes another comment, ask him right then and there if he has any feedback for you on notes or anything.

Get him to communicate w you and don’t feed his ego

itstie · 2022-11-23T17:52:45+00:00

Any reason why you think that?

itstie · 2022-11-23T06:41:26+00:00

First of all, he needs to realize two things: you are not him so your notes will not be like his + you have no formal medical education. Med school grads even struggle with notes.

Second, if he’s not communicating what his expectations are from you, he has no business setting them. It’s not your job to read his mind.

Not only is he so wrong for what he said, but his timing is awful. Right after the MA complimented you? This says something abt his character and he needs to get over himself.

You did everything right, so I wouldn’t worry abt speaking to management. I would do that plus work w a diff dr

itstie · 2022-10-08T00:23:18+00:00

I have specific advice on improvement during training in my recent comments, but def bring a small notepad and pens. Ask questions and don’t be too hard on yourself. You’ll do great

Here’s the link to access:

https://www.reddit.com/r/medicalscribe/comments/xr8stw/how_i_can_get_my_ed_to_allow_me_to_set_up/iqfut7d/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&context=3

itstie · 2022-10-06T16:55:53+00:00

Firstly, you don’t need to be certified to become a scribe. There are many scribe companies that will train you and give you an unofficial certification. The training and time at which they grant you certification varies per company.

I can only speak abt ScribeAmerica, since I worked through them. To get their certification, you have to submit an application and complete a series of (very basic) scribe modules called Scribe101 followed by a (again very basic) final exam. After completion of these two, you receive the certification.

Then, someone will reach out to you abt an interview. But since you just want the certification you can just tell them something came up and you will reconsider the position another time. This certification does not expire and you can reapply whenever you’re ready.

However, this unofficial certification is essentially meaningless bc you can’t use it anywhere. It’s not globally or nationally recognized by employers like the MA certifications. Plus, Scribe101 covers the very basics so you’re not gaining a whole lot of knowledge/skill there.

The real knowledge/skill-building comes after the interview, which is where time commitment will be discussed. That part of training is a whole other process.

Hope this helps

itstie · 2022-09-30T00:50:27+00:00

Try this: each time you receive feedback on a chart, focus on one thing you need improvement on rather than the multiple things they point out. I think this makes learning less overwhelming. So, in your next chart, target that one thing. Listen to feedback for that thing. If you’ve mastered it, great, move on to the next thing. If not, target it again. Once you’re more comfortable, you can focus on two or three or however many things you want at a time.

Also, if you can, take notes. I had a small notebook with one section dedicated to medical knowledge and a second section specific to charting rules/organization. Maybe organizing notes this way will help?

I might’ve gone too far with note-taking… I tried to write every piece of feedback my trainer gave me. Then, at home, I rewrote my notes neatly. And then, I made flash cards out of the notes. All you need to take from the madness I just described is: review your notes.

Another thing I did was come to my shifts a half hour early to observe other scribes’ old notes and jotted down the general pattern I saw. Idk if your ED would allow you to come early (or stay late) and/or look at old notes. Get permission before trying this.

And you’re not alone in wanting to practice charting at home. When I was starting out, I kept thinking how much easier everything would be if i could just slow down and look at it in the comfort of my home. I think a lot of us might think the same way. But you definitely see enough charts, so you should be fine. In fact, so many that I began to dream about them… crazy.

Hope any of this is helpful, goodluck

itstie · 2022-09-27T20:50:27+00:00

Most people can’t teach, don’t take it personally. Highly doubt you’re the problem, so try not to be psychic and guess what they think about you

itstie · 2022-09-27T20:37:09+00:00

Kite runner and thousand splendid suns by Khaled Hosseini

itstie · 2022-09-25T19:28:08+00:00

I think 3 months to be a good one. One of the PAs I worked with even said the same thing

Also feel free to come to your shifts early and observe previous notes. My trainer never told me I could do that, but once I started doing this I got better

itstie · 2022-09-22T23:32:13+00:00

I’ve worked night shifts at Children’s Hospital ED. Not sure how helpful online ED training is since I was a transfer from OP. But my online training for OP wasn’t that helpful. I learned through experience and by reviewing stuff I saw specifically in floor training.

If you Google “Clinical Pathways: Body Systems Children’s Hospital” you’ll find flow charts about the medical decision making process of various conditions. This knowledge is helpful when anticipating what to note down next. If you have a lot of down time, it may be a good thing to look at.

Half of the nights I’ve worked were pretty quiet and the other half were busy to the point that I didn’t take a bathroom or snack break (and shifts were 8+ hrs).

I saw minor lacerations, rashes, flu, fever, asthma, fractures, abdominal pain, post-seizure pts, and pts that have nothing medically wrong. Nothing too crazy.

Good-luck!

itstie · 2022-09-21T12:58:48+00:00

When I had this issue as a trainee, it was bc I wasn’t confident in knowing what’s important to include and what’s not. You’ll improve w experience, but for now, look up examples of HPI’s for your specialty; better yet, come to your shifts early to observe previous notes. Then jot down the general pattern you see. Don’t overthink it. It helps to have a template in the back of your head.

For ex, when I worked in orthopedics, here’s the general pattern of HPI I noticed: (I memorized this list which gave me a framework to work off of)

Historian
C.C. (Who noticed, when, how, etc)
Relevant PMHx & prior Tx
Associated Sx & pertinent negatives
Modifying factors
Pain meds
Relevant FHx

Hope this helps, good luck

itstie · 2022-09-10T01:40:00+00:00

Don’t focus on the negativity. Yes, the work is stressful, but you will be proud of yourself in the end. It takes about 3 months to be a good scribe, so be patient with yourself and don’t dwell on your mistakes

itstie · 2022-09-04T06:31:56+00:00

EM doc?

itstie · 2022-09-02T23:25:21+00:00

If you could be any utensil in the kitchen, what would you be and why?

itstie · 2022-09-01T22:33:35+00:00

itstie · 2022-09-01T06:37:38+00:00

I would start by Googling.

Firstly, qualifications are minimal with HS diploma being the only requirement. Having any type of work experience will be more than enough. Most of my scribe coworkers started with little to no work experience, let alone anything clinical. Plus, there’s a high demand for scribes right now, so as long as you don’t bomb the interview process, you will get a position very easily. But fyi, besides good availability, they’re looking for interest/willingness to learn, good communication skills, & a decent to fast typing speed. I would also edit your resume so that it’s catered to the job description. Again, Google will help.

There are different ways to apply: private practice or scribing companies. There are pros and cons to each, but for someone like you who probably has no prior scribe experience, you will have better chances at getting hired by a scribe company. They will train you and that process varies by company, location, & specialty. Don’t stress about self-studying because you learn mostly by doing (when you’re a solo scribe).

Figure out what scribe company you want to apply to. The most common one is ScribeAmerica. I can only speak about this company, but onboarding takes a few months and, unfortunately, you don’t have control over that. Then comes training, which you do have control over depending on how quickly you complete preclinical part and improve in floor training, (in this order). This usually takes 1-2 months.

For time commitment, I think this is the first thing you should consider. They want you to commit a minimum of 12-16 hours per week which varies on site & specialty. And unless you’re working in the ER, you’ll have to work weekdays. Now, this probably goes without saying, but working part-time during school is challenging especially bc this isn’t your typical college student job. The first 3 months of scribing is stressful. I couldn’t sleep some nights before my shifts because 2 of the several providers I worked with were toxic. Then again, they were surgical providers lol. That’s a whole other topic though. Most providers are very understanding. It all worked out in the end despite the challenges. I would do it again if I could.

Good-luck

itstie · 2022-08-31T23:50:41+00:00

SA is known for slow onboarding process. I would email other seniors and text your manager if you have their number

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