I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at ScribeAmerica (Schenectady, NY) in July 2014
Interview
Hugely difficult. Understandably, you need to understand medical terminology so some testing is required, but this is overboard.
I went through a process for an online application and had an interview the next day. I barely was asked anything other than if I had any medical experience, and how many words a minute I could type. I was then told I would have to go through their training process.
TYPICALLY you are expected to sit through 2-3 weeks of "classroom training" (ie- the old abandoned conference room in the hospital) and at the end of it, you are given a test. You then begin 3 days of on the floor training. At any point during this time, there is no guarantee you have gotten the job. In my case, there was a minor issue with my paperwork, which set me back ONE DAY. Instead of training me with the rest of the group, myself and one other girl were both handed their "text book" and expected to do all of it on our own. A very negative exerpaince.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How often have you been in a clinical setting where you were not the patient?
One behavioral interview with a lead scribe who asked about my experiences working with patients and doctors. Although I had none, they still accepted me because of my previous experience in the STEM field and interest to go into medicine.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at ScribeAmerica (New York, NY) in May 2026
Interview
I was originally scheduled for a live video interview which they canceled, they then sent me an email asking if I could travel to one place, I said no, then they asked me if I could travel to a different place, and I said yes. All in all, too easy.
typically straightforward and structured. After submitting an application, candidates are usually invited to a virtual or phone interview. This often includes basic behavioral questions (“tell me about yourself,” teamwork, handling stress) and questions assessing understanding of the scribe role, such as medical documentation, attention to detail, and comfort in fast-paced clinical environments.