HI 6500

Medical Scribe & Administrative Professional

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This comprehensive program equips you with both Medical Scribe and medical administrative training in just 20 weeks. Watch our program sneak peek below!

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20 Weeks

PROGRAM LENGTH

AMSP, CMAA

Certifications

29,000

AVG. STARTING SALARY*

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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.

Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region of residence or employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs.

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We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.

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*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

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MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What does a Medical Scribe and Administrative 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. The advantage of having medical office training helps when you’re expected to assist providers with administrative tasks such as handling phone calls, retrieving lab results, and other duties as needed to improve efficiency and productivity. You’ll likely also become an asset to your medical office team with your broad knowledge base and ability to assist in many departments.

213,603

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Medical Scribe and Administrative Professionals will see available jobs grow 22.5% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

HI 6500

Medical Scribe & Administrative Professional

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 face time 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.

The advantage of having medical office training helps when you’re expected to assist providers with administrative tasks such as handling phone calls, retrieving lab results, and other duties as needed to improve efficiency and productivity. You’ll likely also become an asset to your medical office team with your broad knowledge base and ability to assist in many departments.

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. The book and software activities included in this program use a building block approach to learning the medical clinic workflow processes. This approach ensures 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. In addition to preparing for the AMSP certification exam, the role of a Scribe will include clerical and administrative functions, graduates are also prepared to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam sponsored by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). By obtaining certification as a CMAA, students demonstrate to employers that they can keep the medical office running efficiently and effectively. This combination of certifications provides graduates with a significant advantage in a competitive market, and the cost of both exams is covered by MedCertsI

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Gain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
Comply with relevant laws and ethics, the Omnibus Rule, HIPAA , and HITECH
Display strong attention to detail and accuracy with use of electronic health records
Discuss patient scheduling and related tasks for provider scheduling, intake procedures and preparation of records
Understand laboratory testing and pharmacology applicable to EHR
Explain how medical coding plays a role and impacts the clinic workflow and revenue cycle

Enrollment Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Web browser with internet connection
Course registration & payment

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

Expert-led video based training
eBook: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant
eBook: Medical Clinic 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.

Required Courses

Code

Course

Duration

PS 1011

Professionalism in Allied Health

Weeks

HI 6015

Medical Scribe Essentials

Weeks

HI 1014

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology

Weeks

HI 1011

Medical Office Procedures and Administration

Weeks

Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

CMAA

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification

AMSP

Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional Certification

Medical Scribe & Administrative Professional

Job Opportunities

Medical Administrative and Medical Secretary

$24000 – $49000

Estimated Salary

Medical Office Assistant

$21,000 – $42,000

Estimated Salary

Entry-Level

Medical Scribe

$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.

Medical Scribe & Administrative Professional—Frequently Asked Questions

A medical scribe and administrative professional collaborates with physicians to fulfill clerical and non-medical tasks, primarily focusing on creating and maintaining patient medical records under the physician’s supervision.

They document patient stories, physician interactions, procedures performed and lab results. They may also oversee ordering lab and radiology studies, assisting with patient disposition, documenting consultations and alerting physicians when important studies are completed.

The career outlook for Medical Scribes and Administrative Professionals is very positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 14% over the next ten years.

Salaries can range from $31,900 to $58,00 annually, depending on experience, location and the specific office or clinic.

To become a medical scribe and administrative professional, you’ll need to complete a specialized training program like the one offered by MedCerts. Training typically involves learning medical clinic workflow systems through simulated software applications and practical activities.

Graduates are then eligible to sit for certification exams like the AMSP for medical scribes and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) credential from the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Programs like those offered by MedCerts often cover the cost of these exams, providing comprehensive support for your career development.

In the MedCerts online Medical Scribe and Administrative Professional certification training course, you will learn a comprehensive range of skills, including:

Gain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology

Comply with relevant laws and ethics, the Omnibus Rule, HIPAA and HITECH

Display strong attention to detail and accuracy with the use of electronic health records

Discuss patient scheduling and related tasks for provider scheduling, intake procedures and preparation of records

Understand laboratory testing and pharmacology applicable to EHR

Explain how medical coding plays a role and impacts the clinic workflow and revenue cycle

The enrollment requirements include a high School Diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment.

Tuition is competitively priced at $4,000. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your examinations.

Yes, payment plans are available as low as $346 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.

MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The total program duration is 20 weeks.

The course is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.

Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.

The course includes expert-led video-based training, two eBooks (“Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant” and “Medical Clinic Workflow”), competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.

The MedCerts Medical Scribe and Administrative Professional certification program prepares students for industry certifications that are recognized in most states. However, this program is NOT available to residents of the following states: ND, NV, OK, PA, RI, WI.

MedCerts’ programs, including the Medical Scribe and Administrative Professional certification program, are designed to meet industry standards and are aligned with the requirements of certification bodies.

*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.