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14 Weeks
Certificate Length
$3,200.00
Tuition
What Does A Medical Scribe Professional Do?
A medical scribe is a physician collaborator who fulfills the primary clerical and non-medical functions of the busy physician or practitioner. The primary function of a medical scribe professional is the creation and maintenance of the patient’s medical record, which is created under the supervision of the attending physician. The scribe will document the patient’s story, the physician’s interaction with the patient, the procedures performed, the results of laboratory studies, and other pertinent information. Additional functions of a scribe may include ordering laboratory/radiology studies, assisting with the patient’s disposition, documenting consultations, and notifying the physician when important studies are completed. Medical scribes can also expect to assist providers with administrative tasks such as handling phone calls, retrieving lab results and other duties as needed to improve efficiency and productivity.
Where In the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?
Medical scribe professionals typically work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, emergency rooms, and physicians’ offices. They are responsible for assisting healthcare providers by documenting patient information and medical histories in real-time during patient encounters. Medical scribes help to ensure accurate and efficient record-keeping, which in turn allows healthcare providers to focus more on patient care. As electronic health record (EHR) systems have become more prevalent, the role of medical scribes has also evolved to include data entry and EHR management. Some medical scribes may work on a freelance basis or for medical scribe service companies, providing their services to multiple healthcare providers or facilities. With advancements in telemedicine, medical scribes may also work remotely, attending virtual consultations and documenting patient information from a distance.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Web browser with internet connection
Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
Expert-led video based training
eBook: Medical Clinical Workflow
Competency assessments
National Certification exam fee
MEDICAL SCRIBE PROFESSIONAL
Outcomes
The demand for Medical Scribes in the United States continues to grow, as more and more physicians and health care providers realize the benefits scribes bring to their practice. Traditionally, for every hour that physicians provide direct facetime to patients – 2 more hours are spent on Electronic Health Records and other clerical work. A growing strategy to decrease this clerical burden is to use Medical Scribes trained to document patient encounters in real-time. Studies have shown that Scribes improved all aspects of physician satisfaction, including overall satisfaction, physician facetime with patients, time spent charting, chart quality, and chart accuracy.
Since the EHR is at the core of a Medical Scribe’s daily job functions, students will gain knowledge of medical clinic workflow systems by engaging and interacting with a Simulated Software Application. Students track a patient from the time the patient calls for an appointment through the entire revenue cycle. The book and software activities included in this certificate use a building block approach to learning the medical clinic workflow processes. This approach ensures that students are prepared to synthesize and organize medical data into a coherent entry so that it complies with office protocols, federal regulations, and insurance requirements.
The payment for the MSCE credentialing exam is provided by MedCerts, which when passed grant’s status as an Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP).
Skills Learned
Students in the Medical Scribe Professional certificate will complete a full scope of curriculum over 14 weeks in order to master the expertise needed to successfully launch their allied healthcare professional career. Some of the skills gained include:
- 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
COURSES - 14 WEEKS
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Professionalism in Allied Health
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Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
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Medical Scribe Essentials
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CERTIFICATE PREVIEW
MEDICAL SCRIBE PROFESSIONAL JOB POSSIBILITIES
Medical Scribe
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Upon completion of the Medical Scribe certificate, you will have a solid understanding of Electronic Health Records and medical clinic workflow systems, enabling you to proficiently document patient encounters in real-time. With this valuable skill set, you’ll be well-prepared to take the MSCE credentialing exam, covered by MedCerts. After successfully passing the exam, you’ll earn the Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP) designation, opening up career opportunities in a growing field. As a certified Medical Scribe, you’ll contribute to improving physician satisfaction, increasing patient facetime, and enhancing the overall efficiency of healthcare practices.
ISSUING AUTHORITY
AMSP
Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional
MEDICAL SCRIBE PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
If you need additional funding sources, we offer many convenient options
Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.
Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.
Pay for your training with an education loan through Meritize.
Reserve your seat by completing the course registration process using the provided option.
CERTIFICATE COMPARISONS
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$5,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!
Amanda Lynn is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand your certificate of study, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Amanda to learn more about your certificate, AdventHealth University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!
FAQ
A medical scribe is a physician collaborator who fulfills the primary clerical and non-medical functions of the busy physician or practitioner. The primary function of a medical scribe professional is the creation and maintenance of the patient’s medical record, which is created under the supervision of the attending physician. The scribe will document the patient’s story, the physician’s interaction with the patient, the procedures performed, the results of laboratory studies, and other pertinent information. Additional functions of a scribe may include ordering laboratory/radiology studies, assisting with the patient’s disposition, documenting consultations, and notifying the physician when important studies are completed. Medical scribes can also expect to assist providers with administrative tasks such as handling phone calls, retrieving lab results and other duties as needed to improve efficiency and productivity.
No, this certificate does not count for college credit.
Yes, our certificate is fully online and asynchronous.
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