Medical Scribes Working From Home – This is a remote job I’ve seen posted quite often lately. I decided to take a look at what medical scribes do, what they earn, what it takes to become one, who’s hiring, where to train, and other details that might interest you.
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What do medical scribes work from home do?
Basically, medical scribes working from home listen to recordings of meetings between doctors and their patients. The job typically involves interpreting and documenting the patient’s visit with the physician in the EMR (electronic medical record). This helps the doctor maintain electronic records properly so that no important details are missed.
In a way, you act like a doctor’s personal assistant.
Before medical scribes, doctors did this work themselves, and it could take up a lot of time during a workday. So, by working as a scribe, you save the doctor a lot of time that could be used for more important things, like seeing additional patients.
Your exact duties as a scribe will vary depending on the company you work for, but this is a general summary of how it works.
Although you can usually do this from home, some companies may require you to shadow the doctor in real time.
How much do medical scribes make?
According to recent data, remote medical scribes earn between $18 and $19 per hour, although this varies depending on your experience and the company you work for.
Are medical scribes in demand?
Yes! Hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics always need medical scribes because there is almost always a large amount of medical documentation to create and complete.
Healthcare providers make better use of their time by focusing on patient care rather than documentation work. As a result, more healthcare facilities in the United States are adding medical scribes to their staff, and many of them are working from home.
How to become a remote medical scribe?
Most companies that hire work-from-home medical scribes prefer candidates who already have a college degree or are in the process of earning a degree. And if your degree is health-related, your chances of landing a job will improve!
Companies generally prefer to hire people who are already familiar with medical terminology and human anatomy, or who have already completed medical scribe training.
How do you train to become a medical scribe?
One option worth looking into is MedCerts, a reputable online training platform that offers a medical scribe program that you can complete in about 14 weeks, completely online.
The program covers medical clinic workflow, electronic health records, and prepares you to take a credentialing exam upon completion. Check their site for current pricing and any state restrictions that may apply.
Who hires work from home medical scribes?
Several companies regularly offer remote medical scribe jobs. Here are a few to check out:
1 – AcQuité Solutions
This company requires at least six months of previous experience as a medical scribe before considering you for employment. They promise competitive salary and benefits. You must already have a college degree or at least be enrolled in college as a junior. AcQuity additionally offers a benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan and paid time off.
Go here to apply to AcQuity.
2 – ProScribe
This business requires a minimum of a high school diploma. Second-year student status or above is preferred. They also prefer candidates with a career in pre-health and who can demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy. The openings appear to be limited to certain US states.
Go here to apply to ProScribe.
3 – Scribe Kick
According to their job description, “As a scribe, you will accompany your assigned physician on patient visits, in person or virtually. As your physician examines and speaks to the patient, you record directly into the electronic medical record (EMR), in real time.”
They require a bachelor’s degree or whether you are a junior or senior working toward a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Previous experience in healthcare or science is preferred but not required.
Go here to apply to ScribeKick. Look for listings marked REMOTE, as not all work from home. Note that they are not hiring in all states.
4 – Robin Health
At Robin Healthcare, you will document patient encounters, navigate electronic medical records, and provide feedback to help improve note-taking systems. You must be able to work full time, 35 to 40 hours per week. Medical scribe experience, healthcare experience, and experience working with EMRs are preferred but not required.
Go here to check remote openings at Robin Healthcare. Vacancies are not always available and they are not hiring in all states.
5 – Health Prediction
The medical scribe position at Prediction Health isn’t always posted, but you’ll sometimes see it if you keep an eye on their jobs page. You will be responsible for completing medical provider documentation, including history of current illness, assessment and plan, and other pertinent aspects of the patient note.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required, and a high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum. They also look for candidates with previous experience in medical writing, transcription, or related fields.
Go here to check for openings at Prediction Health.
Where to find more medical scribe work
Flexible jobs — Not free, but one of the best job sites on the market for remote and flexible working. Medical scribe positions and other remote medical jobs are often listed here.
Indeed — A very popular job site that you’ve probably heard of. Simply search for “medical scribe” and “remote” to see what’s currently open.
Glassdoor — A great resource for finding remote jobs of all kinds. Create an account and search for medical scribe jobs regularly.
My working from home newsletter — I send out a newsletter several times a week with new remote job leads as I find them. Sometimes this includes a medical scribe and other medical openings. Subscription is free.
I hope this helps you understand what medical scribes do and where to start if you’re interested. Good luck!
Anna is a work-from-home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. His findings are published weekly here on Real Ways to Earn.
