New Scribe Job: 3 Bad Habits I Tackled

I was very nervous to start my new scribe job in the emergency department. Now, over 6 months in, I can confidently say I’m no longer unsure or stressed about the job (for the most part)! Looking back, I am grateful for the way I approached my initial nerves. My friends and family will most likely describe me as an…

Reddit’s Best Medical Scribe Tips

Scribing on your own after basic training: The best way to learn is through making mistakes (this seems simple, but often it’s the unwillingness to make mistakes that leads to anxiety) TALK to your doctor- breaking down the communication barrier is a small yet massive hurdle (it can be scary, but worth it!) Repeat the provider’s words and trail off…

 Why I Chose to Scribe?

How do you find valuable information to help you win the case? “You keep pressing until it hurts.” Despite this quote coming from an egomaniac A&M attorney, Harvey has a point. In my pre-med journey as well as overall life, this approach has held true. I’ve found that whenever a particular experience, social interaction, relationship, or probing question elicits a strong, uncomfortable…