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Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there; speaking up loudly and demanding to speak to a representative only to be followed with “Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that.” Or having to profusely press “0” on the keypad until you’re transferred to the next representative (even more horrific enough, sometimes transferred to another automated system), or the classic Alexa and Siri obediently following a command making life as seamless as possible, only that you didn’t even utter a single word and are now desperately trying to fix a mess that didn’t need to be created by trying to turn the volume down on your sound system late into the evening.   Artificial intelligence (AI) and technology have been made to make the lives of everyone easier and more seamless as it becomes more integrated into our daily routine. AI has also become increasingly popular in the healthcare field as a means to augment the patient experience while also reducing the burden of the provider with a host of tasks. However, technology and automation with AI sometimes slow down our goals and it can be quite frustrating having to pick the pieces back up from something that should have made things easier, …

The path to a healthcare-related career often requires a precursor, or some sort of experience to better prepare oneself for the exciting challenges to be faced. A career as a medical scribe provides a wealth of knowledge and intangible experiences worthy of anyone interested in stepping foot inside a hospital setting. Here are some amazing things that some former medical scribes who are now active in the healthcare field have to say about their time as a medical scribe:   Quote:   “Being a medical scribe was a very valuable experience for me during my path through medical school and residency into becoming a hospital medicine physician. Learning various medical terminology, how to obtain information from patients, and how to document both quickly and effectively on an EMR lessened the learning curve immensely. The high-intensity nature of the emergency department also made me comfortable in high-acuity settings as a physician.   I truly felt that I was as prepared as anyone could be during medical school rotations and then residency. Additionally, I found moments in my training where I didn’t go back to what I learned from my countless hours of studying textbooks, but rather the experiences that I had …

The Modernization of healthcare has greatly amplified the need to leverage data across all healthcare organizations. Not a single click on a computer screen goes unrecorded as it is quickly stored to be part of the vast and complex healthcare ecosystem, later to be utilized as a potential decision that will impact a patient’s life. The numbers and fields of information are all around us; from the moment the sensor of the hospital entrance flickers to note an incoming patient, to the moment a patient checks in and registers their information, and right back to the moment they exit and revisit that very same sensor that checked them in. There are the more obvious points of data that can be found in our computer systems that provide great information, but it truly takes an expert in data analytics to think beyond systems and define areas of opportunities when gathering information.   Like an individual standing by a pool filled with thousands of different types of fish; it only becomes valuable if the individual knows how to actually fish. Similar is the conundrum that many healthcare organizations face. Organizations may be aware of the data that’s surrounding them, but do they truly understand …

William Pollard, the chairman of Fairwyn Investment Company describes the importance of having appropriate methods of training by stating “Information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized, processed, and available to the right people in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a benefit.” Training in the field of healthcare is not just a one-off occurrence or a single day of orientation, but rather, it’s an ongoing process that ensures healthcare professionals are fully equipped to provide safe, high-quality care in a complex and evolving world. Appropriate training in the healthcare realm is the cornerstone of ensuring quality patient care, safety, and developing trust within the entire healthcare system.   Ensuring optimal standards of training are established in every healthcare facility is highly imperative, especially given the numerous risks that arise when these standards aren’t met. For example, according to research from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) 2019 “State of Healthcare Training” report, Healthcare employees used an annual average of 25.5 learning hours, which is significantly less than the average of all other fields by almost 10 hours. Not only does this report show the lack of training hours for healthcare professionals, but …

I was 22 years old and actively preparing to take the last finals of my undergraduate degree when it dawned on me, “Well, what now?” As Robert Burns once wrote, “The best-laid plans of men often go awry.” And here I was, about to embark on my post-graduate life, having scrapped my lifelong plans of becoming a physician, with no clear idea of what to do next. I had always known that I wanted to work in healthcare, but after realizing that I no longer wanted to attend medical school, I now needed to reassess my goals. A close friend suggested I apply to a local medical scribe company in Miami called Scrivas while I drew up a new plan, and so began my journey as a medical scribe. Working as a medical scribe afforded me many opportunities and advantages that continue to this day. As a medical scribe, I have been exposed to many different healthcare environments in both acute care and specialty care practices while working with adult and pediatric patients. When I wasn’t absorbing clinical approaches, techniques, or medical terminology, I was honing my skills in administration. I practiced my leadership skills by being responsive and proactive …

Why do ER doctors choose to utilize an emergency medical scribe during their shifts? This article explains a few reasons. Every person who is given an assignment, no matter the type of assignment—from schoolwork to tasks at work—is expected to be efficient while they are doing it. It is also an unwritten but expected notion that a person pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine is always expected to be “on point” and able to handle the stresses that come with the territory—all without complaining. No matter how well someone “multi-tasks”, one can only do so much during a shift. There have been cost-efficient and proven solutions for some time, but some have been slow to adopt due to the underlying sentiment that ER docs can (and should) handle anything coming their way. One proven solution is the use of an emergency medical scribe during an ER shift. Medical scribes have many benefits for emergency medicine physicians. Here are a few of the most compelling: Reports as early as the 1970s outline how the use of Medical Scribes has improved the efficiency and overall emergency department flow.[1]   A white paper written by the American College of Emergency Physicians concluded that Medical …

A happy doctor is a productive doctor. Learn how scribes can help your physicians find more satisfaction at work and in their lives.   Throughout a person’s life, if they are “happy” in what they are partaking in, they put more effort and value into what they are doing. A person’s employment is no different, as a recent study showed, finding that happy workers are 13% more productive than people that are not.[1] The researchers also found that happy workers did not work more hours than their discontented colleagues – they were simply more productive within their time at work.[2]   In healthcare specifically, it is essential for the medical team to work together and stay as productive as possible. To achieve those two vital components, happiness must be taken into account. However, approximately 41% of physicians from a wide variety of specialties couldn’t even say they are “somewhat happy” in the recent “Medscape Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2022.”[3]   Various stressors are causing this statistic to worsen over the years, all of them contributing to poor work-life balance. For example, a large majority of physicians are online up to 10 hours per week for work, and the number of …

Interested in learning how to become a medical scribe? Answer these questions, then see why it might be the right path for you! Are you interested in working in the medical field? Are you motivated, a fast typist, and a quick learner? Do you need shadowing and/or hands-on experience in or around physicians in the clinical setting? Are you currently pursuing a pre-med degree and want real-world experience in the medical field while working for a company that works around your school schedule?   If you said YES to any or all of the above, becoming a Medical Scribe is the right career path for you here at Scrivas! If you don’t believe me, believe a Medical Scribe doing this job at Scrivas currently:   “I came into this company (Scrivas) as a full-time student at FIU, and they were very accommodating to my schedule. The management team is personal and really cares about their employees. I have had the pleasure of working with this company for two years and have been able to rotate around different specialties, making connections in the healthcare field and learning about medicine. I recommend this company to any student trying to pursue a career …

Time management—a timeless notion for young people and adults alike who have the goal of organizing their tasks in a way that is mindful of the constraints of each day, whether the tasks are presented to them or taken on by that individual.   Answering the Time Management Question When what should and can be taken on throughout the years is added to the plate of some professionals, there has been an unwritten law: to find a means to the end. When this is mentioned the term “some” is not to note just the average person, but the type of person like a physician or allied health professional. One would ask why them but not another, although if you honestly come a professional that could persevere through the challenging studies of pre-health school work, post-grad work and work the long and difficult work shifts, day in and day out that makes the lamas person believe they can handle any added stress given to them.   What happens though, when the opposite happens? When someone who knows their limits and knows they can handle medical school, residency, and patient care but ends up taking on twice or more the work they …