Need advice- scribe application

[nothing101]

I'm trying to apply for a scribe position and they need a resume. I have no clinical hours or research hours. I just have customer service experience. So, my resume is really plain. I have no idea what to put on there. Any advice?

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[doctorleospaceman]

Well it's a minimum wage job, so no one is expecting Nature publications. Customer service experience is good. No need to try and fluff up your app.

 

[precisiongraphic]

I'm trying to apply for a scribe position and they need a resume. I have no clinical hours or research hours. I just have customer service experience. So, my resume is really plain. I have no idea what to put on there. Any advice?

Add an "Education" section and list your degree (or expected date of degree like this: UofNowhere B.S. Biology (expected 2018) Classes include Genetics, Anatomy, Neurobiology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry. State (if true): "Familiar with lab techniques, scientific terminology, medical terminology."

Add a Volunteer section if you have clinic, hospital, hospice or nursing home experience. Indicate your familiarity with medical situations.

 

[leagueofDravenMD]

strong gpa and pre-med should do it just apply and see what happens. theres a couple big name scribe companies (scribeamerica, physassist, elitemedical scribes). check them all and apply to the ones with convenient location openings.

 

[Turkishking]

I'm trying to apply for a scribe position and they need a resume. I have no clinical hours or research hours. I just have customer service experience. So, my resume is really plain. I have no idea what to put on there. Any advice?

It's not worth it. Unless you need the job, I wouldn't do it. 18 hour week requirements. But I don't think 0 non-clinical and clinical hours should hold you back. When people leave, they accept people very fast with no problem.

 

[MareNostrummm]

Also make sure you include your typing speed, bonus points if you can advertise over 90+ wpm (they will likely test you during the interview). If you can't take at least 60 wpm you are going to be at a disadvantage.

Your past experience does not matter so much as your personality type (do not have a big ego, can follow directions, attentive to details, conscientious). They will be evaluating you very carefully in the interview because they do not want to waste resources investing in your training if you are going to fail in a high stress environment.

There are many people who just cannot make good scribes. I have worked with a lot of physicians who would make horrible scribes just based off their personality so do not take it personally if they reject you.

 

[intubesteak]

GPA is the #1 thing I looked at when we were hiring back in the day. Next was the interview. If you are a good student and relatively normal, you should be able to get a scribe job somewhere. Now, if you live in a "saturated" scribe job market, it could be much tougher. Either way, BE A SCRIBE if at all possible. It will put you miles ahead of your peers in medical school. The competition doesn't exactly stop once you get in, and being a scribe is the biggest leg up you can get. Balancing grades (gotta keep them up or scribing is not worth it...) and work will also sharpen your study skills for med school. DO IT.

 

[leagueofDravenMD]

Oh, and typing speed is important. either pass the test with 60 wpm or higher, or find someone who can and get there before you start.

 

[beeboops]

Customer service experience can actually be pretty helpful. Just play up any responsibilities or skills that you developed that could be applicable to scribing (e.g., working in a fast-paced environment, adaptability to many different situations, etc.).

I'm a chief scribe for one of the big scribe companies, and I'll be honest, a lack of clinical experience could hold you back. I don't think it's a nail in the coffin though, and it may not even matter depending on what kind of site you work in (big vs. small, outpatient vs. ER) and how much training they are able or willing to provide. Definitely include evidence that you know basic medical terminology and can type >65 wpm at least.

Keep in mind that shadowing and volunteering count for clinical experience (for scribing, at least), so if you have those, definitely include them! It shows that you've had at least some exposure to the medical field.

 

[Turkishking]

Yes and you must also type fast. I type 115 WPM, and I decline the position. Do what ever you want though.

 

[Soaps]

Be able to type fast. As others have noted, some positions will require a lot availability. My location told me that this was the number one factor that they valued. Other locations might be different in terms of GPA and education.

What about volunteering of any sort? You should be able to list that if you're looking for something. Also, try finding a free, kickass template that will help flesh out the resume. Just google search it.

Good luck!