FAQs for MedCerts’ Online Medical Scribe Professional Certification Training Program
A medical scribe is a professional who assists physicians by handling clerical tasks and documenting the details of patient visits to maintain accurate medical records. Their duties include recording patient histories, documenting physician-patient interactions, ordering tests and managing administrative tasks to improve the efficiency of healthcare delivery.
Annually, about 8,100 job openings for medical transcriptionists are projected over the next decade. These openings are largely expected to rise from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or retire.
The average starting salary for a medical scribe is $27,300. Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and the specific setting in which they work.
To become a Medical Scribe, you should complete a specialized training program like the one offered by MedCerts and pass the MSCE certification exam, which grants you status as an Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP).
In the online Medical Scribe Professional program, students will learn:
- Medical Terminology, Disease Processes, Anatomy and Physiology
- Relevant Laws and Ethics, the Omnibus Rule, HIPAA and HITECH
- Electronic Health Record Documentation
- Medical Coding Role in the Clinic Workflow and Revenue Cycle
- Laboratory Testing and Pharmacology as applicable to the EHR
In order to enroll in the MedCerts Medical Scribe program, you will need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with an internet connection and course registration & payment.
The cost of the Medical Scribe Professional program is $3,200. The cost includes all of your materials and certification exam fees for the AMSP examinations.
MedCerts offers various payment options, including monthly payments as low as $277 or the option to utilize government grant funding.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:
This program is 14 weeks long if completing 15-20 hrs of coursework per week.
MedCerts’ certification programs are fully online and designed for remote learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace. The instructional design incorporates interactive elements, simulations and expert instruction. Required courses for this program include Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology and Medical Scribe Essentials.
MedCerts includes exam fees and preparation materials in the program cost. The courses are structured to prepare students for the Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional Certification. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.
The program includes expert-led video training, eBooks and competency assessments. MedCerts-covered materials also include exam fee coverage. Students get access to additional services like dedicated advisors and tailored support as well.
Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certifications you’ll earn in this program are accredited through the exam-issuing authorities, the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group and the National Healthcareer Association. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
There are no clinical requirements for this Medical Scribe certification.
