ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

Medical Scribe Professional: Online Certificate Program

Get a fresh start in the healthcare administration field with our Medical Scribe Professional Online Certificate Program. In only a few months, you can acquire the skills needed to capture detailed clinical documentation and contribute to better health outcomes for patients. Work alongside doctors and open doors to a rewarding career in healthcare that can transform your life – and increase your earning power.

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A doctor wearing a labcoat writes on a clipboard

This Medical Scribe Professional Certificate Program is a great fit for:

  • Individuals interested in a career in healthcare
  • Recent high school graduates
  • Any student, healthcare professional, or aspiring healthcare worker who’s looking to join a booming field with opportunities for growth

About the Online Medical Scribe Professional Certificate Program

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COURSE LENGTH

14 weeks

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CERTIFICATION

Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (ASMP)

How Much Does a Medical Scribe Professional Certificate Cost?

We believe higher education should be accessible to everyone. You can choose to pay in full or enroll in a convenient payment plan. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment options available to you.

$3,200*

Total cost of program

*Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date.

The Medical Scribe Professional Certification Program will help you build the skills and knowledge needed to excel as a medical scribe in the booming healthcare industry. You’ll gain experience working with medical workflow systems to organize and synthesize medical data in compliance with office protocols, federal regulations and insurance requirements. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to build detailed patient medical history files in electronic health records (EHR) using medical terminology, coordinate between doctors and other staff to ensure accurate documentation of patient visits, and input vital signs and lab results into systems in real time during patient visits.

At the conclusion of this course, you’ll be prepared to take the Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (ASMP) Certification Exam.

Fast Facts

7%

PROJECTED GROWTH OF MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST EMPLOYMENT

14,900

NUMBER OF MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST JOB OPENINGS PER YEAR

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Career Paths

Health and Medical Administration Services
Health Information Records Administrator
HIPAA Compliance Officer
Electronic Health Records Specialist/Assistant
Clinical Assistant/Specialist
Medical Biller
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant

The median annual wage for medical records specialists was $46,660 in May 2021.

-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Is this online Medical Scribe Professional Certificate Program right for me? 

  • Are you an analytical person who is capable of handling a lot of information?  
  • Are you detail-oriented, organized and precise?  
  • Are you a person of integrity who exercises discretion when working with sensitive information?  
  • Do you have strong interpersonal communication skills? 

Why Choose Anderson University?

  • You’ll earn an accredited professional certificate, which provides quality education and offers job-ready skills.
  • You can balance your studies and personal commitments with our flexible online learning modality.
  • Tuition is highly affordable, and each certificate program offered is carefully matched with in-demand industries, meaning you can earn back your investment after you start working.
  • You'll acquire practical skills through immersive learning experiences, ensuring you’re prepared for a bright future in your chosen field.

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