Virtual Staffing and Virtual Scribe Resources

As a clinician, you’ve likely spent far too long buried under the demands of documentation. You’ve taken more work home than you ever imagined, and you understand first-hand what it means to be burnt out. But you’ve also seen the studies about how much time you could be saving with the help of a medical scribe—and you’ve finally decided it’s time to take that step.

You’ve just wrapped up another patient visit, and now it’s on to the next. Well, at least in a perfect world. The reality, though, is that you’ll need to find the time to deal with the documentation demands of that previous visit—or be forced to take it home with you for the night. 

When it comes to the many benefits of Virtual Scribes, one thing is clear: The value and productivity that they bring to a medical practice cannot be discounted. One thing that perhaps isn’t as clear, though, is who should be paying for a scribe: the physician? Or their healthcare system?

There’s no question that healthcare workers have been pushed to the brink for years. From an out-of-whack work-life balance, to documentation demands to other requirements that limit the time they can spend with each patient, there are a myriad of reasons why these frontline workers are struggling to keep their heads above water. 

So, you’ve decided to hire a Virtual Scribe. Even with that decision under your belt, there are still a few things to consider before deciding on the right scribe company for you. 

No matter which specialty path they have chosen, documentation demands on doctors are only getting worse—and more clinicians than ever are taking back their time with the help of Medical Scribes.

If the thought of hiring help has crossed your mind, consider the list of operational triggers below. If you find yourself nodding along, it just might be time to bring in help, either by adding staff or—like a growing number of physicians—using a Virtual Medical Scribe.

There’s just something about a well-oiled machine. When everything is running smoothly and all of the parts are performing just like they should, it truly feels like all is right with the world…or at least with your practice.

The Physician Moms Group is a collection of women who show up for one another in all facets of life—from new motherhood through the challenging teen years and beyond—all while juggling demanding careers as physicians.

Physicians have several types of scribe options today – live, onsite scribes; virtual scribes; and even voice recognition software. Which one is best for you? Today, we will discuss the benefits of working with a Virtual Scribe.