SoGo, “Scribe on the Go,” is ProScribe’s virtual medical scribe service that connects the scribe & physician virtually through a telemedicine application. As a virtual medical scribe, you are a critical support role to assist providers to deliver care to their patients, and in the comfort of your own home!
Interested in Gaining Clinical Experience as a Remote Medical Scribe?
Are you a healthcare-focused student or post-baccalaureate on a pre-health career track?
Are you looking for part-time and/or full-time work that you can do from home?
Are you tech-savvy? Join our team!
What Is A Virtual Medical Scribe?
A remote medical scribe virtually accompanies the provider in the exam room and records detailed information into the electronic medical record (EMR) via a personal laptop or computer and a high-speed, reliable internet connection.
Are We a Fit?
As a virtual medical scribe, you are a critical support role to assist providers to deliver care to their patients, and in the comfort of your own home! A remote medical scribe virtually accompanies the provider in the exam room and records detailed information into the electronic medical record (EMR) via a laptop or computer. You can expect 1:1 provider interaction for the duration of the shift. This role is the perfect opportunity for you to gain clinical experience while working safely from home.
Healthcare-Focused
- Pre-health, pre-med, pre-pa, pre-nursing or healthcare-focused student or post-baccalaureate
- Passion for healthcare
- 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent and authorized to work in the US
- Willing to submit a background check and drug screen required upon hire
- College-level knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology preferred (this will come in handy during training!)
Flexible Availability
- Part-time virtual scribes are required to complete two shifts per week for a minimum of 6 consecutive months.
- Shifts range from 8 to 12 hours.
- Full-time positions may be available; however, this is not a seasonal position.
Important to Note
- We build your schedule around YOUR availability to work on a semester basis and encourage “stacking classes” on opposing weekdays.
- For example, current students register for classes on Mon/Wed/Fri to allow Tue/Thur to work or vice versa.
People Skills & Work Ethic
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and interact professionally within a diverse team
- A strong work ethic and attention to detail in the fast-paced work environment
- Cognizance of delicate and confidential patient information
Tech-Savvy
- Minimum typing speed of 45 WPM
- Personally-owned laptop or full-desktop computer with a keyboard, mouse, and monitor with a working microphone and webcam.
- Private, dedicated workspace at home that can be secured by closing a door and free of excessive background noise and interruptions
- Computer screen(s) must not be intentionally or unintentionally visible by anyone other than the scribe.
- Access to high-speed internet and all wireless networks in the home must be WPA2 password secured.
- See device requirements in our FAQ section for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions
We seek and value candidates with a passion for healthcare, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to excellence and professionalism.
How long are the shifts for virtual scribes?
- Clinic
- Shift duration is typically 8-9 hours
- Candidates must have full availability for the entire 7a-7p window of time due to the potential time zone differences they may share with their assigned facility/provider.
- Emergency Department
- Shift duration is typically 10-12 hours
Are virtual scribes required to be vaccinated for COVID-19?
- Not all sites require a vaccine record or the COVID vaccine. This information will be discussed with your recruiter.
How are virtual scribes trained?
- Virtual scribes are trained the same as in-person scribes with the exception of the clinical training which is done virtually. There may be a downtime of 1-2 weeks after the completion of classroom training in which the new hire will have their log-in credentials and EMR system set up prior to their first clinical training session. As with some in-person specialty sites, virtual specialty sites may also have their own specialty training. You will discuss these details with your recruiter.
- The start date for their clinical training depends on the facility. There will generally be a 1-2 week downtime between completion of their final exam and their first day of clinical training.
Are virtual scribes required to travel?
- No, this role is performed 100% remotely from training to independent scribing. If you are interested in traveling after scribing for 3-6 months, there are in-person Implementation Trainer opportunities available.
Do I have to live in a specific state or region to be considered for a virtual role?
- Yes, you must permanently reside in the following states to be considered for a virtual medical scribe role: AL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, ND, NH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI, and WY. We encourage you to submit an interest form here so we can notify you of any updates within your city or state.
What are the technology requirements?
- You will need
- A personally-owned laptop or full-desktop computer with a keyboard, mouse, and monitor with a working microphone and webcam *purchased within the last 4 years.
- Private, dedicated workspace at home that can be secured by closing a door and free of excessive background noise and interruptions
- Computer screen(s) that is not visible, intentionally or unintentionally, by anyone other than you
- Access to high-speed internet and all wireless networks in the home must be WPA2 password secured
- Minimum 40 Mb/s downloads and 8 Mb/s uploads for internet speed that you can test here
- Minimum 8 GB of RAM
What are the availability requirements?
- Part-time virtual scribes are required to complete 2 shifts per week for a minimum of 6 consecutive months.
- Shifts range from 8 to 12 hours
- Full-time positions may be available, however, this is not a seasonal position
Important to Note
- We build your schedule around YOUR availability to work on a semester basis and encourage “stacking classes” on opposing weekdays.
- For example, register for classes on Mon/Wed/Fri to allow Tue/Thur to work or vice versa
What are the qualifications?
- Pre-health, pre-med, pre-pa, pre-nursing, healthcare-focused student or post-baccalaureate taking a gap year
- Minimum typing speed of 45 WPM
- College-level knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology strongly preferred
- Passion for healthcare
- Authorized to work in the US
- 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Willing to submit a background check and drug screen required upon hire
Want to receive updates about virtual job openings?
You must permanently reside in the following states to be considered for a virtual medical scribe role: AL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, ND, NH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI, and WY.
Why Choose ProScribe?
We’ve successfully grown to become an Inc. 5,000 fastest-growing company (3 years in a row!) that provides entry-level in-person and virtual medical scribe services to emergency departments and clinics nationwide. Since 2010, we’ve employed 10,000+ healthcare-focused students and recent graduates.
By embracing a growth mindset and a culture that centers around a passion for the medical field, barrier-free collaboration and communication, camaraderie, and operational excellence, we are able to provide exceptional services to physicians by providing exceptional learning and working environments for our employees. As one of the highest-rated medical scribe companies on Glassdoor, we are the employer of choice for work-from-home medical scribe experience!
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
- $9-$12/hr* with a paid training program
- Annual raises*
- $300 referral bonus
- Clear Career Path Progression
- After 3-6 months of experience as a virtual scribe, you are eligible to advance into a leadership role such as a Virtual Instructor, Virtual Implementation Trainer, Virtual Implementation Coordinator, and more at $13-$15+ per hour*
- We love to promote from within and, on average, promote 10-15% of our scribes into leadership and corporate roles each year!
- Clinical exposure to multiple specialties including, but not limited to Pediatrics, Neurology, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Cardiology, Oncology, Otolaryngology, Urgent Care, and more
- A sense of purpose that you are making a significant impact in the lives of patients and providers while having the flexibility to work from your home office
- PTO and medical insurance for full-time employees
- Letter of recommendation endorsed by CMO, Dr. Tim Taylor*
- Compassionate management and training teams dedicated to your success as a scribe with ProScribe
- Guaranteed interview with Ross University School of Medicine and American University of the Caribbean*
- Discounts on admissions counseling from MedSchoolCoach
- Wellness discounts with Active & Fit
- Kaplan discount on self-paced online test prep courses
- Network with current and former employees via our online community, Scribe Life
*May vary pending qualifications/eligibility
