Work-at-home medical scribes — this is a remote job I've been seeing posted quite a bit lately. I decided to do some digging into what medical scribes do, what they earn, what it takes to become one, who is hiring, where to get trained, and other details you may be interested in.
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What do work-at-home medical scribes do?
Basically, work-at-home medical scribes listen to recordings of encounters between doctors and their patients. The job typically involves interpreting and documenting the patient's visit with the doctor into the EMR (Electronic Medical Record). This aids the doctor in keeping electronic records straight so that no important details are missed.
In a way, you are acting as a doctor's personal assistant.
Before medical scribes, doctors were doing this work themselves, and it could eat up a lot of their time during a workday. So working as a scribe, you're saving a 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 are working for, but that is a general summary of how it works.
While you can typically do this from home, there may be some companies that have you shadow the doctor in real time.
How much do medical scribes make?
According to recent data, remote medical scribes earn around $18–$19 per hour, though this will vary depending on your experience and the company you work for.
Are medical scribes in demand?
Yes! Hospitals, doctor's offices, and clinics are always needing medical scribes because there is almost always a large amount of medical documentation needing to be created and completed.
Healthcare providers make better use of their time focusing on patient care rather than documentation work. As a result, more and more healthcare facilities across the United States are adding medical scribes to their staff, and many of them do work from home.
How do I become a remote medical scribe?
Most of the companies hiring work-at-home medical scribes prefer candidates who either already have college degrees or are in the process of obtaining degrees. And if your degree is health-related, your chances of landing the job will improve!
Companies generally prefer to hire people who already have an understanding of medical terminology and human anatomy, or who have already gone through medical scribe training.
How do you get trained to become a medical scribe?
One option worth looking into is MedCerts, a reputable online training platform that offers a medical scribe program you can complete in about 14 weeks entirely online.
The program covers medical clinic workflow, electronic health records, and prepares you to sit for 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?
There are several companies that have remote medical scribe jobs open on a regular basis. Here are a few to check out:
1 – AcQuity Solutions
This company requires at least six months of past experience as a medical scribe before they'll consider you for employment. They do promise a competitive wage 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 that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.
Go here to apply at AcQuity.
2 – ProScribe
This company requires at minimum a high school diploma. College sophomore status or higher is preferred. They also prefer candidates on a pre-health career track with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy. Openings appear to be limited to specific U.S. states.
Go here to apply at ProScribe.
3 – ScribeKick
Per their job description, “As a scribe, you will accompany your assigned physician to patient visits, either in-person or virtually. While your physician examines and talks to the patient, you chart directly into the electronic medical record (EMR), in real time.”
They require a bachelor's degree, or that you be a junior or senior working toward a bachelor's degree in a related field. Some past experience in healthcare or science is preferred but not required.
Go here to apply at ScribeKick. Look for listings marked REMOTE, as not all of them are work-from-home. Note that they do not hire in all states.
4 – Robin Healthcare
At Robin Healthcare, you will be documenting patient encounters, navigating electronic medical records, and providing 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 is preferred but not required.
Go here to check for remote openings at Robin Healthcare. Openings are not always available, and they do not hire in every state.
5 – Prediction Health
The medical scribe position at Prediction Health is not always posted, but you will see it sometimes if you keep tabs on their jobs page. You will be responsible for completing medical provider documentation including the history of present illness, assessment and plan, and other relevant 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 past experience in medical scribing, transcription, or related fields.
Go here to check for openings at Prediction Health.
Where to Find More Medical Scribe Work
FlexJobs — Not free, but one of the best job boards around for remote and flexible work. Medical scribe positions and other remote medical jobs are often listed here.
Indeed — A very popular job board you've likely heard of. Just search “medical scribe” and “remote” to see what's currently open.
Glassdoor — A great resource for sourcing remote jobs of all kinds. Create an account and search for medical scribe openings regularly.
My Work-at-Home Newsletter — I send out a newsletter several times a week with new remote job leads as I find them. Sometimes this includes medical scribe and other medical openings. It's free to subscribe.
I hope this helps you understand what medical scribes do and how to get started if this interests you. Good luck!
Anna is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.