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Updated March 26, 2025

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Medical scribe resume

Larry Martin

(670) 555-5684 | lmartin@example.com

Rockville, MD | 4028 E. Second Ave. - 37946

Work experience

2019 - Present
Medical Scribe, Kaiser Permanente - Rockville, MD
- Observed and documented procedures performed in the emergency department.
- Worked with physicians to quickly and effectively fill out patient medical records in the Emergency Room using EPIC.
- Collaborated with external health care professionals regarding patient care while reviewing records and updating services in Meditech/LMR (medical records).
2017 - 2019
Medical Assistant Externship, Front Desk - Chicago, IL
- Communicated with other offices, hospitals and surgery centers to schedule patient care.
- Provided patient care to different origin patient's who could not communicate in English.
- Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and secretaries to provide a team setting.
2016 - 2017
Student Medical Assistant, Front Desk - Chicago, IL
- Communicated with other offices, hospitals and surgery centers to schedule patient care.
- Check Patients vital signs, assist Dr. with procedures.
- Assist a number of team members in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of the office.

Skills

Internal Medicine
Present Illness
Medical Records
Specimen Collection
Patient Care
Exam Rooms
Taking Messages
Office Procedures
Surgical Procedures
Scheduling Appointments

Education

Some College Courses, Biology (2016 - 2016)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara,

Medical scribe resume

Lawrence Crawford

(270) 555-8084 | lcrawford@example.com

Hughesville, PA | 37082 S. Main St. - 14470

Work experience

2018 - Present
Medical Scribe, D-R SERVICES - Hughesville, PA
- Take there vitals which includes temperature, blood pressure, height, weight,etc.
- Stocked and maintained exam rooms.
- Provide excellent patient care Complete charting Measure and recorded vital signs
- Will continue to focus on patient centered care, establishing communication with all departments involved with patients.
2017 - 2018
Medical Internship, Lexington Gardens - Columbia, SC
- Recorded all patient care and e-prescribed using EMR (Electronic Medical Record).
- Provided training for new employees on the clerical/medical records staff.
- Aided Emergency Medicine physicians in their medical charting for electronic records and assisted in managing their work flow with proactive decision making
- Reviewed previous examination histories and assisted with in-office procedures.
2017 - 2017
Medication Aide (Part-Time), Lexington Gardens - Columbia, SC
- Assist residents with ADL's(activities of daily living) as needed.
- Worked on Range of Motion exercises.
- Store medication in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures of Company and applicable state/federal regulations.
- Perform CPR, start IV's, collect blood samples, and place patients on a monitor.

Skills

Residents Laundry
Patient Care
Facility
PCA
Patient Orders
Personal Care
GPA
Alzheimer
Scheduling Appointments
Resident Records

Education

Some College Courses, Kinesiology (2017 - 2017)
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia,

Medical scribe resume

Kenneth Howard

(280) 555-4177 | khoward@example.com

New York, NY | 61830 W. Park Ln. - 58583

Work experience

2020 - Present
Medical Scribe, Primary Care Partners - New York, NY
- Communicate test results to patients and triage incoming calls.
- File insurance claims, post payments, telephone triage, assist physicians with patient care.
- Perform various other tests like but not limited to EKG and BMD's.
- Triaged patients, manual blood pressure checks, updated medical history in medical records.
- assist MD in ear exam, etc Ensure patient's safety and confidentiality Peform EKG and PFT
- Worked in care center to optimally support patient care and business needs.
2019 - 2020
Medical Scribe, D-R SERVICES - Hughesville, PA
- Maintained patient's medical records and assisted Physician in special procedures such as, Pap smears and HCG tests.
- Scheduled patient diagnostic test appointments as well as referral appointment to other physicians to further patient care.
- Stock exam rooms and lab.
- Practiced HIPPA and OSHA regulations.
- Assisted with all levels of patient care in an OB/Gyn office.
2015 - 2019
Physical Therapy Technician, A SMALL MIRACLE - Chapel Hill, NC
- Maintained home and community care to support independent living.
- Assisted the physical therapists with patient care and worked one-on-one with each patient teaching therapeutic exercises that demonstrate proper form.
- Assist therapists with patient care treatment during exercises, modalities, and aquatic therapy treatment.

Skills

Medical Records
Daily Activities
Functional Activities
Clerical Tasks
Emergency
CPR
Scheduling Appointments
Electrical Stimulation
Internal Medicine
Facility

Education

Associate's Degree, Kinesiology (2013 - 2015)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill,

Medical scribe resume

Amanda Carpenter

(910) 555-1127 | acarpenter@example.com

Houston, TX | 57452 S. Cedar Rd. - 78317

Work experience

2019 - Present
Medical Scribe, Oak Street Medical - Houston, TX
- Check for medical records tasks.
- Keep Record of medical records into Excel and MR log.
- Assist Nurses with processing medical records for any of the 7 physicians.
- Assisted in discharging the patient and completion of the medical records and charting.
- Perform blood draws and responsible for specimen processing, test performance and communicating test results.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information.
2018 - 2019
Medical Scribe, Oak Street Medical - Houston, TX
- Assist front desk in answering phones, greeting patients, and scheduling appointments.
- Keep Record of medical records into Excel and MR log.
- Check for medical records tasks.
- Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound, and EKG.
- Assisted with any general office tasks (administrative or clerical).
- Performed assessments and administered medications Electronically documented patient cares
2014 - 2018
Emergency Department Technologist, Allegiance Health Services - Denton, TX
- Perform under the direction Physician and RN CPR, First Aid ,EKG, Foley and I/V insertion.
- Committed to providing quality patient care and a positive initial hospital experience through dedicated customer service.

Skills

Internal Medicine
Cardiac Rhythms
Emergency
Medical Records
RN
Emergency Department Staff
Pertinent Information
MRI
Specimen Collection
Patient Care

Education

Some College Courses, Kinesiology (2014 - 2014)
University of North Texas
Denton,

Medical scribe resume

Elizabeth Knight

(770) 555-4405 | eknight@example.com

Ashland, OH | 51697 E. First Ln. - 91956

Work experience

2020 - Present
Medical Scribe, D-R SERVICES - Ashland, OH
- Provided patient care as a physicians assistant on a temporary assignment.
- Assisted Doctor per day at an internal medicine office.
- Worked with physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners as part of a unified health care team.
- Shadowed doctors around the Emergency Room, documented patients' medical records, updated patients' medical history
2018 - 2020
Medical Assistant, D-R SERVICES - Ashland, OH
- Check patients' medical records for pertinent data; review and maintain current patient information.
- Educated patients how to prepare for diagnostic and/or surgical procedures, medications, and dietary management.
- Collected from insurance companies (PPO and Medicare).
- Performed patient care, i.e.
2012 - 2018
Physical Therapy Technician, RehabCare Group East - Saint Louis, MO
- Floated to various long term care/subacute rehab facilities
- Manage the rehab department at a SNF/LTC and provide physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist.
- Assist in maintaining treatment areas, and conducting clerical tasks in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with professional practices and ethical standards.
- Exercised basic understanding of physiological functions and processes as they related to issues of patient care.

Skills

Direct Supervision
Rehab
Icd-9
Assistive Devices
Patient Interviews
Facility
Patient Care
Specimen Collection
Federal Regulations
Research Projects

Education

Associate's Degree, Biology (2010 - 2012)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick,

How to write a medical scribe resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A resume summary is your opening statement that highlights your strongest skills and top accomplishments. It is your chance to quickly let recruiters know who you are professionally - and why they should hire you for the medical scribe role.

Step 1: Start with your professional title, or the one you aspire to.

Step 2: Detail your years of experience in medical scribe-related roles and your industry experience.

Step 3: What are your biggest professional wins? Here is your opportunity to highlight your strongest accomplishments by placing them at the start of your resume.

Step 4: Don't forget, your goal is to summarize your experience. Keep it short and sweet, so it's easy for recruiters to quickly understand why you're a great hire.

Hiring managers spend under a minute reviewing resumes on average. This means your summary needs to demonstrate your value quickly and show why you are the perfect fit for the medical scribe position.

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List the right project manager skills

Use your Skills section to show you have the knowledge and technical ability to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description in your resume. Look at the job listing and consider which of the listed skills you have experience with, along with related skills.
Include as many relevant hard skills and soft skills as possible from the listing.
Use the most up to date and accurate terms. Don't forget to be specific.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some medical scribe interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a medical scribe resume:

Patients
Medical Terminology
Excellent Organizational
Physician Assistants
Emergency Medicine
HIPAA
Patient History
Patient Flow
Medical Decision
Transcription

Dictation
Allergies
Past Medical History
Data Entry
Patient Education
Emergency Room
Patient Orders
HPI
Phone Calls
Lab Results

Vital Signs
Hippa
Medical Documentation
Compassion
Physical Exam Findings
Patient Examination Room
ROS
Healthcare Professionals
Patient Care
EKG

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How to structure your work experience

Your employment history is arguably one of the most important parts of your resume. It shows you have experience and foundation in your field to successfully master the medical scribe position. Here is how to most effectively structure your work experience:

List your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order. Employers care about your most recent experience the most.
Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
Include only recent, relevant jobs.

How to write medical scribe experience bullet points

Your resume is your chance to show your biggest accomplishments. Don't just list your job responsibilities, instead take the opportunity to show why you're really good at what you do. Here is how you do that:

Start with strong action verbs like managed, spearheaded, created, etc. Your goal is to show what you did and verbs will help demonstrate your contributions.
Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Did you save time with a new report? Increase revenue? How large was the team you managed?
Keep it concise. You're highlighting your achievements. Consider if all details you are sharing are relevant, or can be written more efficiently.

Here are examples from great medical scribe resumes:

Work history example #1

Medical Internship

Henrich Carter F MD

Triaged pediatric through geriatric patients.
Recorded the history and physical exam findings in EMR system.
Handled patient confidential information according to HIPAA Privacy Rule and standard operating procedures of the clinic.
Coordinated appointment schedules and performed patient check-in / check-out procedures.
Performed phlebotomy along with other diagnostic procedures and prepared the paperwork.

Work history example #2

Medical Internship

Family HealthCare Network

Recorded medical history and vital signs for each client Performed phlebotomy and collected other specimens (i.e.
Administered medications, and injections; phlebotomy/vital signs.
Maintained confidential medical information consistent with HIPAA and other health law requirements.
Provided vital training and support for providers, nurses, and front office staff during EHR implementation project.
Completed one month clinical staff relief in renal and oncology areas and one month food service staff relief in retail areas.

Work history example #3

Medical Scribe

Core Physicians

Presented myself in a profession manner, adhering to all medical and professional protocols and respecting HIPAA laws.
Conducted Inter-professional communication: change of shift, plan of care, post event huddle.
Trained on diverse subjects such as information technology, legal, HIPAA and regulatory compliance, billing and coding.
Gained experience regarding protecting patient privacy and working within HIPAA guidelines.
Trained new employees and ensured HIPAA compliance.

Work history example #4

Medical Scribe

Proto Call

Worked in clinical environment obtaining urine and blood specimens using Foley catheters and phlebotomy needles and instruments.
Checked in patients for clinic, appropriate lab work obtained, obtained vital signs and EKG.
Submitted over 700 Medicare claims Researched Medicaid unpaid claims Submitted and received payment on Medicaid claims
Performed Phlebotomy procedures on patients.
Performed basic laboratory test on the premises; blood draws, EKG, urinary test and finger sticks.

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Add an education section to your resume

Here is the best way to format your education section:

Display your highest degree first.
If you graduated over 5 years ago, put this section at the bottom of your resume. If you lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education.
If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:

Some College Courses in biology

University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

2016 - 2016

Some College Courses in kinesiology

University of South Carolina - Columbia, Columbia, SC

2017 - 2017

Highlight your medical scribe certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications or education-like achievements, add them to the education section.

To list, use the full name of the certification and the organization that issued it, along with the date of achievement.

Here are some of the best certifications to have on medical scribe resumes:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Medical Assistant
Basic Life Support for Healthcare and Public Safety (BLS)
Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC)
Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C)
Registered Medical Assistant
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

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