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Oroville Hospital

Medical Scribe 7125# 13282

Oroville, CA · On-site

$25.83 - $34.71/hr

Documents the history of the patient's chief complaint as given by the patient and communicated by ... The Medical Scribe does not participate in any patient care and should refer all requests to ...

OrthoVirginia

Scribe

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$14.23 - $21.35/hr

OrthoVirginia Medical Scribe At OrthoVirginia, you're part of a team dedicated to delivering expert ... Record details of the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, physical exam ...

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How much do chief medical scribe jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for chief medical scribe in the United States is $41.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $51.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chief medical scribe?

A Chief Medical Scribe is a senior scribe responsible for overseeing a team of medical scribes within a healthcare facility. They manage the workflow of the scribe team, assist with training and onboarding new scribes, and act as a liaison between scribes and healthcare providers. Chief Medical Scribes ensure documentation accuracy, uphold compliance with healthcare regulations, and may help implement process improvements. Their leadership is key to maintaining high-quality medical documentation and supporting efficient patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief medical scribe?

To thrive as a Chief Medical Scribe, you need deep knowledge of medical terminology, clinical documentation standards, and prior experience as a medical scribe, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, scribe team management tools, and HIPAA compliance is typically required, along with certifications like the Certified Medical Scribe Professional (CMSP) as a plus. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are vital for mentoring scribe teams and ensuring accurate documentation. These skills and qualities are essential to maintain high documentation standards, improve clinical workflow, and support provider efficiency in healthcare settings.

How does a chief medical scribe support the training and development of new scribe team members?

As a Chief Medical Scribe, one of your key responsibilities is overseeing the onboarding and ongoing training of new scribes. You will organize orientation sessions, provide hands-on coaching, and ensure team members are familiar with documentation protocols and electronic health record (EHR) systems. By conducting regular audits and feedback sessions, you help maintain high accuracy standards and encourage professional growth within the team. This leadership role often involves close collaboration with physicians and administrative staff to ensure smooth workflow and effective communication.
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Infographic showing various Chief Medical Scribe job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,250 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

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ALLERGY & ASTHMA MEDICAL GROUP OF THE BAY AREA, INC.

Vallejo, CA • On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted just now

Job description

Job Title: Medical Scribe

Schedule:

Monday- Brentwood morning only

Tuesday- Walnut Creek full day

Wednesday- OFF

Thursday- Walnut Creek full day

Friday- Vallejo morning only

Qualifications: At least 1 year of previous Medical Scribe experience. EPIC highly preferred. Prior courses in medical terminology preferred. Able to type at least 60 wpm. Have some experience in office management setting.

Skills or Other Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, basic knowledge of computers, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment, flexibility to travel to different office locations.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Accompany the physician and/or mid-level provider into the patient examination area in order to transcribe findings in real time as the provider evaluates the patient.
  • Document history of the patient’s chief complaint as given by the patient and communicated by provider.
  • Document the physical examination as given by patient and communicated by provider.
  • Transcribes under the direction of provider, patient orders, including laboratory tests, imaging tests, and medication orders
  • Looks up pertinent past medical records at the direction of the provider.
  • Keeps track of and enters the results of imaging/lab studies as directed by the provider.
  • Lists proper diagnosis and discharge/follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as dictated by the provider.
  • Enters in level of service for the designated code assigned by the provider.
  • Assures that the EHR is complete and all pertinent documentation requirements are met.
  • Retrieve completed lab results.
  • Be involved in special projects as needed.
  • Provide some patent education such as inhaler technique and Epipen techniques, etc.
  • Create letters and forms for patients and providers as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Medical Scribes must be proficient in typing and good at spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral communication.
  • Must be able to listen to complex medical information and summarize in a clear, complete, and concise fashion.
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports. Translate medical abbreviations into their expanded forms.
  • Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Have the ability to compute ratio and percent.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to apply logic and draw conclusions based on knowledge. Have the ability to refer to reference materials to solve problems.
  • Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to learn and use all functions of electronic medical record software and transcription software. Must be able to type words and numbers quickly and accurately; must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information.
  • Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this Job, a Medical Scribe is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to type, write with a pen, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Medical Scribe must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.