Scribes are not required to go through a certification process. However, there are organizations, mostly scribe service vendors, that train and certify scribes, one of which is the American College of Medical Scribe Specialists.

Do scribes need certification?

While a certification is not typically a requirement, you may find some employers who are looking for their scribes to have it. The exam consists of 100 questions aimed to test the applicant’s knowledge and judgment. To receive certification, you need to score at least 80% on the exam.

Are scribes licensed?

The Medical Scribe Certification & Aptitude Test (MSCAT™) Licensing Examination licenses the medical scribes breadth of knowledge required by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid for advancing the knowledge, scope and roles needed for physicians’ duties and responsibilities of clinical personnel, in accordance with …