SCRIBE AMERICA INTERVIEW QUESTIONS and ANSWERS GRADED A+

strengths - ANSWER-Fast learner, Attentive, Organized, Able to work at a fast pace and well under pressure (worked in retail), -I am never a procrastinator, I get things done on time, and know how to work well in a team -Positive, empathetic and compassionate, I have experience working with residents who have dementia and volunteer at a hospital so I know what it feels like to interact with patients. Weaknesses - ANSWER-Sometimes I forget to ask for help, in worry that I might look unprepared or unknowledgable, But I realize it is always OK to ask for help, and it will help me learn something new, helping me grow as a person. defer to team members when it is necessary. My weaknesses is sometimes that I take on too many responsibilities and work a lot. During the summers, I would work over 50 hours a week, losing precious time with family and friends. But I realize that it is okay to take breaks and enjoy myself, life is too short to overwork yourself! Why medicine - ANSWER-The field of medicine is a rewarding, , eye opening and humbling profession. Whether you are a doctor, nurse, or PA, being able "To observe closely what families go through and to be a part of their healing and growth is an honor," she says. "The gratitude of a family is priceless." Medicine allows me to combine my love for science, fascination of the human body and learning, while helping people in a way that felt meaningful and effective," I grew up watching health TV shows , including Mystery Diagnosis, Monsters inside me, and Dr. G: Medical Examiner, which were all displayed on TLC, which I know sounds pretty crazy but its true. Growing up in an ethiopian immigrant family, My family used think I was pretty insane for watching these shows, but it made realize the passion I have for medicine. Its an everchanging field, just being a part of the healing process, and allowing to hear peoples stories, and ultimately saving their lives is one of the most rewarding things ill ever experience, which is what attracts me to the field. I want to be able to help people while practicing and studying medicine. I believe health is one of the most important aspects of a persons life. If you are healthy you will be able to live an enjoyable life. Why a scribe - ANSWER-As an aspiring physician assistant (PA), I believe that working as a medical scribe is the best position to familiarize myself with patient care. I want to work as a medical scribe so I can learn more about the field of medicine. As a ScribeAmerica Scribe, I will be there with the physician, so I have the opportunity to listen to the signs and symptoms that help the health professional come to a diagnosis, which will, in the long run, help me able to anticipate what some of these diagnoses may be. In addition, working as a medical scribe will help me gain essential skills vital to being a health professional, such as teamwork and communication skills. As a medical scribe, I'll be able to observe the respect given to team members and watch them help one another, and the way doctors, nurses, and Physician Assistants (PA) interact with one another. Over time, I will also develop stronger communication skills in medical language, which is vital once I enter PA school. All in all, I want to work as a medical scribe to gain familiarity with hospital protocol, develop relationships with physicians and other health professionals, gain essential skills such as teamwork and communication skills, and witness the clinical aspect of patient care and medicine, which is constantly transforming. Future plans - ANSWER-I plan on applying to a physician assistant program next year. Maybe take a year off to obtain HCE and PCE A time I had to deal with conflict or a difficult group member - ANSWER-Working in senior facility in memory care and dealing with a lazy coworker. had 18-20 residents on my floor and only 2 caregivers, usually a float caregiver floating between the 2 floors but they called in. I talked to the person and talked to manager Also had experiences where there were members of a group project werent cooperating. To resolve this , I try to initiate a group discussion where all members go around and contribute an idea and add on to other group members ideas. This was everyone will have a voice and everyone will have contributued. What do you think a scribe does each day? - ANSWER-A medical scribe is literally physicians "right-hand", they are continuously present with the physician, I think a medical scribe is bascially taking notes during a patient interview, writing up the encounter on a medical chart, and assisting with the flow of patients depending on the facility the scribe is working at. They specialize in charting physician-patient encounters and also generate referral letters for them. Scribes save health professionals a lot of time since they are assisting them with documentation, giving health professionals more time to see patients thoroughly and develop positive connections with them. Likewise, depending on the facility, medical scribes may have duties to manage at various times throughout their shift, such as calling consults and obtaining medical records from other facilities. The ultimate goal of having a medical scribe is to improve physician