r/medicalscribe

Was given an outline of expectations for my onboarding. Did 3 training shifts and had my chief scribe set up a call to tell me that I wasn't reaching expectations and that they wanted to see greater improvement from me. I studied harder and did a ton of practice and my 4th day went well. My trainer was the associate chief scribe and she noted the improvements and gave me a sheet with things to memorize (PDMP meds, helpful dot phrases for epic, etc.) for my next day. It was cordial

It's been a week since then, I expected them to call back to set up my final training to determine if I get hired and nothing has come in. I texted my chief scribe asking for a follow up, told him how I took his feedback seriously and my last shift was much better and that I was looking forward to my last day of training.

It's nearing 24 hours since my last text and I haven't gotten a reply. what should I do? If I did fail floor training, would they formally tell me or do I just, assume that I have since they didn't schedule me for my final training day? What would my next steps be? text again? Text my associate chief scribe? E-mail my Scribe America manager and see if I can switch to outpatient? Give up scribing and find a different source for clinical hours? I'm super lost right now

hello, i was thinking of being a scribe as a summer job, since i have family duties and loads of college work in the fall. will they care if i quit, even though i would be a scribe for like 2-3 months

I applied a month ago. Did the video interview and looked like the app was done so I’ve just been waiting?

I listed my availability as being everyday since I just finished my job that follows the school year (K-5 calendar). Not really sure when or if they ever get back to me?

I’m an MBBS-qualified General Physician with completed FCPS Part 2 training in General Medicine from Pakistan. Alongside my medical background, I’ve recently been exploring remote work opportunities including AI/data annotation, healthcare support roles, content evaluation, research assistance, medical writing, and other non-clinical remote jobs.
If anyone knows about any remote job opportunities, please let me know.

I want to become a medical scribe but I don’t have the slightest clue as to where to start. Some people have told me I don’t need a certificate whereas others have told me that I do need one.

This would be my first job. I’m premed and need the experience/exposure.

All of the reviews saying it’s a toxic workplace, has a high turnover, and a “mean girl, micromanaging“ culture.

What do yall think? Are most scribing jobs like that anyways so I should just go for it?

On top of that they’d have me commuting to different locations (some are far and idk if they’d accept my request not to be sent there).

any advice appreciated!

I’m new to my hospital and I was confused as to how the search system works and wondered if I would be able to help patients with the same birth date as me so I looked it up to see if patients would show up, they did like normal so I deleted it without looking at any charts. Is that still technically a hippa violation?

I’ve been in this job for two years and debating if I should quit. I feel that the job responsibilities are way too much at minimum wage and frankly it was cute when I was 18 and gullible but not when I’m a full blown adult.

Typical day
-usually anywhere from 30-40 patients from 9:30am-6pm
-bring in patient and check vitals and check all imaging ordered is printed
-new patient: ask all history and chief complaints
-do this for all three consult rooms and room as many patients as possible
-bring charts to provider and wait for them to come in
-there are two providers but solely me in the back even at 50 patient days. Sometimes there are three providers. And it’s only me.
-sometimes the providers see pts together, sometimes not, so I’ll have to ditch one for the other. I still am responsible for all notes even when I’m not in room.
-complete as much of the note as humanly possible. I’m vigorously clicking buttons faster than the EHR can load.
-type out LONG HPIs. Provider likes ESSAYS in the notes. Specialty: neuro.
-fill out all parts of the chart except for ordering imaging and sending out meds. CC, PE, systems overview, HPI, vitals, diagnoses, RTO, all my responsibility.
-bring patients out and sometimes have the front desk make me schedule them for return when I am behind on ten notes.
-constantly be behind on notes even though I type at 100 wpm and work as humanly fast as I can and there are no knowledge gaps. Sometimes need to work on notes for 2 hours afterwards unpaid.

I'm really nervous about the exam. Many have said it's the equivalent of a college course. What has worked for you guys in reviewing? How do you take notes in the Zoom sessions? What should I expect?

Any advice is much appreciated!

Hi everyone! I’m a BS Nursing graduate currently transitioning into Medical Virtual Assistance, specifically focusing on medical scribing and patient coordination support.

I’ve been building my portfolio around SOAP documentation and appointment scheduling workflows, and I’m currently learning more about healthcare administrative support and EMR systems.

I’d love to hear any advice from experienced Medical VAs or healthcare freelancers about:

* getting first clients
* improving workflows
* recommended tools/resources
* common beginner mistakes to avoid

Thank you so much!

How common is it to work as a scribe and be doing other tasks other than scribing?

Hello I recently got hired as a scribe at a clinic. I have no prior scribing experience and my employers know that. I have only worked two shifts so far but I didn’t do any scribing in either. On my first shift, I was pretty much working as an MA and following the doctor around and helping her out with procedures. The staff is also teaching me various things like the system they use and basically how things work. The second day I was working front desk basically. I was answering and returning phone calls as well as writing down what patients wanted. I was also taught about scheduling appointments and making referrals. No scribing. Should I take take this as an opportunity to learn every aspect of the clinic or should I be worried? I do expect to scribe eventually though.

I got offered a postbacc position for after I graduate (2027) and with a 50k stipend, and the training starts on Monday. However, I have five shifts left as a scribe that I wouldn't be able to do. I told my chief scribe that I can no longer work but am being guilt tripped. This was my last month anyways so essentially I am leaving 3 weeks early. What should I do?