What I liked
As an ED scribe, I was thrown into the medical field head first, and emerged into the world of patient care. I quickly grew to understand medical terminology, disease pathophysiology, the flow of care in an emergency department, and how to interact with physicians and other medical staff. I can now fluently talk medical jargon with techs, nurses, and physicians, and I really understand the role of a physician. Being a scribe teaches you how to think like a physician, and how to write notes like a physician. When you start to get really good at the craft of scribing, you can anticipate what kind of tests, imaging, and exam findings you may see in common chronic medical conditions. Scribing prepared me for my future as a physician, and made becoming an EMT easy. I highly recommend this job to anyone pursuing a career in the medical field. It will truly show you if this is the world you want to be a part of.
