Medical Scribe Professional
Accurate documentation of medical records is an essential skill set in the world of healthcare. Master it in just 14 weeks. Watch our program sneak peek below!
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What Does a Medical Scribe Professional Do?
25,359
Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- Gain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
- Comply with relevant laws and ethics, the Omnibus Rule, HIPAA , and HITECH
- Demonstrate electronic health record documentation as applicable to the clinic workflow
- Explain how medical coding plays a role and impacts the clinic workflow and revenue cycle
- Gain an understanding of laboratory testing and pharmacology as applicable to the EHR
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Medical Clinical Workflow
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program extended access to Career Center & Career Coaches
CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Upon passing the exam, students have obtained “Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional” (AMSP) status. Once on the job, 200 hours removes the apprentice status and student becomes fully certified as a Certified Medical Scribe Professional (CMSP)
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
Medical Scribe Professional
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Entry-Level
$27,300 – $33,150
Estimated Salary
Disclaimers
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate pre-requisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
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.
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
