
Nathan Barz's Podcast
Nathan Barz hosts this podcast to dive into the innovative world of Virtual Medical Assistant services offered through DocVA, designed to streamline everyday challenges faced by modern clinics. He shares actionable solutions and insights that alleviate doctors' pain points, making day-to-day operations more efficient and focused on patient care.
Nathan Barz's Podcast
Medical Scribing Explained: Boosting Patient Care & Flow
Medical scribing is transforming healthcare by reducing documentation burdens and giving physicians more time with patients. In this episode, we explore how medical scribes—both in-person and virtual—help doctors focus on patient care instead of electronic health records. From clinical efficiency to reduced burnout, medical scribing is quickly becoming an essential part of modern healthcare.
We’ll also cover the benefits of virtual medical scribing, how training works, and why it’s an excellent career path for pre-med and medical students. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, an aspiring scribe, or someone curious about healthcare technology, this episode offers insights into the future of clinical support and patient-centered care.
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“Hey, hey! Okay, so, if you’re a healthcare pro—like, you’re hustling from one patient to the next—and you’ve ever thought, ‘Ugh, I spend more time typing than, like, actually caring for my patients…’—well, you are not alone.”
“Today we’re talking about something that literally could change your day-to-day flow, ease your brain fog, and let you actually, you know, be with your patient.”
“It’s called medical scribing.”
“So, what is medical scribing? Uh, in simple terms, it’s someone—like, a trained medical pro—who’s shadowing a physician in real time and handling the documentation.”
“They’re basically a data-care sidekick letting the doctor focus on talking to the patient, not typing away.”
“Think about it—this is, like, a total game-changer. It happens in hospitals, clinics, even ERs, where scribes keep track of history, exams, labs, and plans.”
“And in these intense places, scribes work in real time so docs don’t miss a beat.”
“Now, there’s also virtual medical scribing—so cool, right? It’s basically the same thing but remote, with scribes connected by audio or video.”
“They listen in and update the EHR from afar. This can be synchronous—live during the visit—or asynchronous, where they use recordings later.”
“The benefits? Oh, they’re huge. Docs spend more time with patients, maintain eye contact, reduce burnout, and save time at the end of the day.”
“Virtual scribes also help practices be more efficient, save on overhead, and stay flexible—no office needed, and they scale up or down easily.”
“Picture this: it’s a busy Monday morning. Dr. Reyes is juggling back-to-back telehealth calls. The scribe is remote, but totally on top of things.”
“They’re entering history, symptoms, planned labs. Dr. Reyes can look at the screen, listen, empathize—no lost time, no double-entries.”
“That’s better patient care, and literally fewer headaches at 7 PM.”
“Training for scribes? They need health info know-how, privacy compliance, EHR skills, strong typing—they’ve gotta do it fast and accurately.”
“And if you’re a pre-med or med-stud, scribing’s a great way to get behind-the-scenes exposure in medicine. It looks solid on applications.”
“So, uh, you might be thinking, ‘Okay, but what’s the difference between in-person and virtual scribes?’ Well, in-person scribes are right there.”
“They’re handy for clarifications, but some patients feel uneasy having someone else there. Virtual scribes are more discreet and flexible.”
“Another thing—virtual scribes often cost your practice less. No office space, no benefits, and you can hire by the hour or as needed.”
“Alright, let me wrap this up by saying: medical scribing is not just paperwork support—it’s patient-care support.”
“It’s giving healthcare professionals the gift of time, presence, and focus.”
“Whether you’re in-person quietly typing in the room, or working virtually from afar—your role matters.”
“So, here’s your takeaway: medical scribes are literally the unsung heroes freeing clinicians from documentation and elevating patient care.”
“If you’re in healthcare—or weighing pre-med paths—think about medical scribing as a super-practical, deeply impactful part of tomorrow’s healthcare.”
“Thanks for tuning in, and if this sparked something—maybe you want to explore scribe programs or bring virtual scribing into your practice—go do that.”
“Until next time: keep caring, keep patient-centered, and keep asking, ‘How can we do this better?’”