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3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(28 total reviews)

Matthew J. Kirchner

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3.4

Career Opportunities

3.2

Culture & Values

3.0

Work/Life Balance

3.0

Senior Management

2.4

Compensation and Benefits

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5 stars

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4 stars

28%

3 stars

31%

2 stars

10%

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Updated Jan 5, 2023

    1. 5.0
      Jul 19, 2019
      Medical Scribe
      Former Employee, less than 1 year
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - good exposure to the field of medicine - good preparation for medical school - shift request system is intuitive and easy to use - coworkers and upper management very supportive

      Cons

      - steep learning curve, can be difficult for the first month

      1. 1.0
        Jan 5, 2023
        Anonymous Employee
        Former Employee
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        None that I can think of.

        Cons

        HR management showed favoritism to a less talented employee while downplaying the successes of more qualified employees. They often left early together and had closed door "meetings." Manager was unsupportive of team members and allowed Managers of non-HR related departments to have access to confidential HR materials. Consistency was impossible considering that HR management often bypassed onboarding steps in the hiring process to expedite some new hires, but not others.

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        1. 3.0
          Oct 6, 2015
          Employee
          Former Employee, more than 3 years
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          As a medical scribe, you will gain valuable insight into the medical field. If you are disciplined, eager, and have an open schedule the doctors with LOVE you! It can be a very exciting job if you keep a good attitude and build rapport with the medical staff. After a few months on the job, you will definitely know if you are cut out to be a physician.

          Cons

          As a medical scribe, you will need to commit to one year. In the emergency department setting, you have to be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. The pay is not great, but the experience is rewarding in itself. In the clinical setting, you need to be available to work day shifts. If you have a heavy course load at school or limited availability for any reason - this job is not for you.

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          1. 2.0
            Nov 16, 2015
            Anonymous Employee
            Former Employee, more than 1 year
            Woodland Hills, CA
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            I would have to say the snacks are a good

            Cons

            HR managers clueless about the subject they pride themselves in knowing best, which is people! Not to mention the amount of $ they are paid is absurd!!

            1. 4.0
              Oct 11, 2015
              Anonymous Employee
              Current Employee
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              Working with amazing physicians who are eager to help you gain valuable experience while you prepare to go to medical school. A fun, fast-paced job that keeps you on your toes all day. working in family medicine you get to know your patients and feel like a part of their medical team! You also get a great letter of recommendation from your doctor.

              Cons

              I have a Bachelor's degree and get paid barely anything over minimum wage, this is very frustrating. Sadly, the management knows pre-medical students need the experience and will work for wages that are barely livable. The management has poor communication and sometimes employees get forgotten after they are placed.

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              1. 2.0
                Jul 17, 2014
                Medical Scribe
                Former Employee, less than 1 year
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                Very friendly people I've met through the company; many were hospital staff. It was a great way of meeting and building connections in the hospital setting. Pay was decent.

                Cons

                Very high turn over rate. I was terminated during training because I was slow at finishing charts. Never received any warnings or told that I was terminated by management until I received my final pay and called asking about it. During online training, I was told by the trainers to do charts a certain way and on the floor, my trainers told me that way was wrong. Never the less, I am still upset with being terminated without prior warnings or even an email explaining why I was terminated until I asked. Also, a trainer at my site made me feel unwelcomed to the community. I was told by her to do certain things on charts and when I did, she would tell me that I was wrong. This was my personal experience.

                5
                1. 5.0
                  Jun 16, 2015
                  Anonymous Employee
                  Current Employee
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Medical Scribe positions are able to offer on-the-job experience and they allow you to develop an extensive medical knowledge base. All of the Area Scribe Managers started off as Scribes first and have now been with the company for years leading the teams across the US. Really try and work with you to match you to a position that you are interested in.

                  Cons

                  Really must be motivated to work in the medical field or the position is not for you. Must commit to same location and shifts for a full year.

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                  1. 2.0
                    Jul 17, 2015
                    EMR Tutor
                    Former Employee, more than 1 year
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    Great resume builder gaining hospital experience, unfortunately they know it and pay next to nothing in exchange.

                    Cons

                    The cash and growth in this org comes from the Medical Scribes, not the EMR Implementation Tutors, so consequently those second class employees were treated as having next to no value and often provided with little to no communication. Playing favorites with project scheduling, a seemingly random raise schedule, and people disappearing after sudden firings, were all very typical. Consequently morale was low and gossip was high, nearly everyone was trying to find another job.

                    3
                    1. 5.0
                      Apr 28, 2014
                      Anonymous Employee
                      Current Employee, less than 1 year
                      Woodland Hills, CA
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      The company is undergoing rapid change. Everyone is excited to be part of the change and there is a strong team moral. The new management is focused on improving the benefits for employees. There are a lot of opportunities to grow as the company is growing rapidly.

                      Cons

                      Workload can get big as there is so much that is being changed. Sometimes tasks take a long time because you are doing them for the first time, working things out etc.

                      1. 5.0
                        Aug 5, 2015
                        Medical Scribe
                        Current Employee, more than 1 year
                        Portland, OR
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        - Wonderful clinical experience in preparation for medical school, PA school, etc. - Great way to learn and understand the healthcare system and workflow - Great opportunity for growth within the company

                        Cons

                        - Overnight shifts in the ED can be rewarding but difficult for early birds in the emergency room - Steep learning curve if you have no previous scribe experience

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