What does a medical scribe do?
A medical scribe documents the patient visit in your EMR as it happens: history, exam findings, assessment and plan, orders, and follow-up instructions. You review and sign the note. The goal is a finished chart by the end of the visit, so you aren't charting after clinic.
What is the difference between a remote scribe and an in-person scribe?
A remote scribe joins each visit by phone or computer and documents from offsite, so there is no extra person in the exam room. An in-person scribe works beside you in clinic, which suits high-volume, fast-moving days. Both are trained to your workflow, and many practices use a mix.
How is a human scribe different from an AI scribe?
AI scribe software produces a draft from a recording, and the physician still has to read and correct it. A human scribe learns your templates, your phrasing, and your patients, catches missing documentation before you sign, and is accountable for the note being ready. You get a finished chart instead of a draft to fix.
Which EMR systems do your scribes work in?
MedOptim scribes work in Epic, athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Tebra (formerly Kareo), Meditech, and Praxis. They document directly in your existing record, so there is no new software to install.
Which specialties do you support?
MedOptim scribes support primary care and specialty practices, including urology, orthopedics, spine, neurosurgery, pain management, wound care, and podiatry. Each scribe is matched to your specialty and trained on how you document.
How much time does a medical scribe save?
Physicians working with a MedOptim scribe save two to three hours of charting time per clinic day, and practices with a dedicated scribe typically see 20 to 30 percent more patients without extending clinic hours.
How is a scribe priced?
MedOptim scribes are billed at a daily rate per scribe. The scribe is our employee, so there is no W-2 overhead, recruiting, or training cost on your books. Call us for a rate based on your schedule and whether you need remote or in-person coverage.
What happens if my scribe is out sick?
MedOptim hires, trains, and manages every scribe and provides backup coverage, so your clinic day is covered when your regular scribe is out.
Do physicians still review and sign the notes?
Yes. The physician reviews and signs every note and remains the author of record. The scribe prepares the documentation during the visit so it is ready for your review.
Where is MedOptim located, and do you work outside Arkansas?
MedOptim is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, and has placed scribes with Arkansas physician practices since 2012. In-person scribes serve Arkansas practices. Remote scribes can work with practices in any location.