Your Education
Medical Scribe Specialist (Cert.)
The medical scribe specialist certificate degree is a new one-year program designed to prepare you for entry-level employment as a Medical Scribe in a variety of clinical settings. You will receive education in the theory and skills required to be comfortable and competent working as a medical scribe in any healthcare setting.
Program coursework will develop your knowledge through courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, professionalism, medical law and ethics and a number of other healthcare courses. Students are also required to complete a medical scribe practicum of 80 hours in one of the many health care facilities in the Fairbanks area.
Medical Scribe (O.E.)
The medical scribe occupational endorsement will prepare students to perform data input related to patient health care records for licensed healthcare providers in a wide variety of medical settings. Students will be equipped with skills that maximize the efficiency and productivity of clinical care, enabling real-time clinical documentation and workflow efficiencies for their employers. Students will learn skills to maintain comprehensive and accurate electronic health records. They will be prepared to take the necessary certification exam for the Medical Scribe Certification and Aptitude Test (MSCAT) to acquire the Certified Medical Scribe Specialist (CMSS), a certification recognized by the American College of Medical Scribe Specialists.
