![]() ![]() Most schools have agreed that this does qualify as patient contact.Īs a scribe for this urgent care, upon registration I take them into their exam rooms, perform and record vitals, acquires a detailed medical history, as well as the HPI, perform a variety of tests accordingly (rapid strep/flu/mono, urinalysis, urine pregnancy, glucose measuring finger sticks, and EKGs), present the case in a resident-like manner to the physicians and confer treatment plan (before and after examination), enter rooms with physician to observe and record physical examination, electronically write and transmit orders (prescriptions, specialist referrals, diagnostic imaging requests), and formulate discharge/treatment plans for patient education. ![]() Leaving my career in Entertainment and Mass media to pursue this dream as a non-trad applicant. However, I did reach out to schools to ask about this alongside a clear delineation of my duties for them to see that there is direct patient contact and care. This was quite disheartening as this position lead me to my desired and potential future career in the most organic of ways. I have read a few PA programs who do Not accept medical scribing for patient contact hours. Whether you’re looking to get your feet wet after undergrad, gathering experience before or whilst completing PA/MD/DO/RN program applications, awaiting residency, or simply need a job, this company has made this position fully hands on and immersive. As the company grew, it’s now become a coveted position in NYC for health profession hopefuls. When I first joined 5 years ago and before wanting to be a PA, the position had only been given to FMGs awaiting residency. The title itself is unique but City MD really took it a step further with the clinical exposure of scribes. I am an Urgent Care Medical Scribe in NYC for City MD - this position offers such an incredible stepping stone and learning environment which was enough to have me go back to school in hopes of becoming a PA. Wanted to talk a little about this form of experience as a Pre-PA. ![]()
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