I just interviewed for a Medical Assistant position at a DOT physical clinic, and the whole process felt really unprofessional.
Two weeks ago I had a first round interview. The HR interview was odd from the start. The recruiter kept her camera off, paused the interview for 15mins to answer an "important call," had me take what felt like a high school literacy test, and then repeatedly scheduled interviews with only about an hour's notice.
Today, I got a call from HR asking me if I would be available for an interview at 2:30PM, she called me at 1:30PM. Now this is super usual but I really need a position/experience so I went with it. I got on, I was told to wait 15 more by the recruiter he doctor interviewed me. She joined late, kept her camera off most of the interview, then eventually turned it on and conducted the rest of the interview while walking around the clinic on her phone.
She asked about my background and whether I was certified. I explained that I'm a pre-med student and currently completing my Medical Assistant certification over the summer. Even after explaining I'm a student during the school year and getting this cert over the summer multiple times, she seemed confused about how I could be in school and also pursuing an MA certification. She literally was not listening to me.
She then explained the job required a one-year commitment because they'd train me for another certification worth about $2,000.
Then she said something that completely caught me off guard: "If you stiff me on this training and leave after it's done just to keep the certification, I'd have your Social Security number and I'd be able to get my money back."
My heart honestly sank. At that point, I already knew I DEFINITELY didn't want to work there, so I just agreed to avoid making things more awkward. The interview ended shortly after because she said she needed to get back to seeing patients. I asked her what her name was again since the video call did not have her name listed and she said something along the lines of "I already told you my name." This has to be the worst interview process I've ever had in my life. I know, I know I should've known better and left early but I'm in my early 20's and really need a position as I'm unemployed, I'm in debt and need the experience.
The entire interview was recorded.
Was this as inappropriate as it felt? Is this something worth reporting, or should I just move on?
Thanks
EDIT: Yes, this is a real place and she is a real doctor, she actually owns the entire practice. Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) if that makes a difference.