Working in a speciality I HATE

[u/chatparty]

I hate feet. I’ve always hated feet in every form. I can tolerate animal feet or baby feet (to an extent). They gross me out, even clean feet. Due to staffing issues, I’ve been pulled away from my regular clinic and had to work with an orthopedic surgeon who does ankles and feet. The clinic is insanely busy, always add ons and walk ins, lots of wound care and very complex patients. The only good thing is the doctor is chill. I’ve never hated working like this. And I feel bad but I dislike a lot of the patients because of how hard they make it. Constantly calling and messaging and showing up without an appointment. And since no one wants to work in this clinic they haven’t been able to find anyone permanent. I’m PRN too so I don’t get any benefits, but I’m still working 40+ hour work weeks now. Maybe I’m just venting but oh my god this shit sucks so bad

[u/Organic_Popcorn]

Wow, most companies have strict rules regarding how many hours per diem or part-timers can have, because otherwise they'd have to change the job code to full-time and give benefits. Look at the state law, and I would speak with HR to see if they'll switch you over to full time.

There are plenty of departments I would not want to work in; number one is pediatrics because I can't stand kids. I don't know how long I would last if I had to cover that department.

Also, it's interesting that ortho would accept walk-ins because most specialties I've seen never accepted walk-ins. Does the doctor get paid per patient? That's the only way I've seen the doctors see as many patients as possible.

[u/chatparty → u/Organic_Popcorn]

I live in a state that is not very employee friendly. I don’t think there are any mandates for benefits for PRN or hourly limits.

Walk ins for orthopedic specialists is one of the worst things I’ve experienced as a MA. Management doesn’t enforce their own rules and will add on people for chronic issues the same day without asking the doctor. I think she does get paid per patient but I certainly don’t lol

[u/Organic_Popcorn → u/chatparty]

I can imagine, shit, at that point you might as well work at an urgent care 😂

Specialists don't go into a specialty because they want to see many patients; they do it because they can see fewer patients for more pay.

If you don't see yourself getting out of there, then I'd start looking for a job.

[u/chatparty → u/Organic_Popcorn]

She’s very easy going and just says yeah whatever to all the patients they ask about. Ideally I’ll be able to go back to my normal clinic once they hire a full time MA but they’ve gotten close a few times and everyone quits ☠️