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
What Do Medical Scribes Do? Role, Tasks & Benefits
If you’ve ever wondered what do medical scribes do, this episode breaks it down in simple, real-world terms. Medical scribes are trained professionals who document patient visits in real time, capturing symptoms, histories, diagnoses, and treatment plans directly into the EHR. By handling documentation, scribes free doctors to focus fully on patient care instead of late-night charting or endless clicks.
We’ll explore the wide range of responsibilities tied to what do medical scribes do, from prepping charts and updating labs to supporting ER workflows and telehealth visits. You’ll also hear why scribing reduces physician burnout, boosts patient satisfaction, and provides pre-med students with invaluable clinical exposure. Whether you’re a doctor seeking support or a student exploring career paths, this episode reveals the true impact of medical scribes.
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Hey, uh, thanks for tuning in—if you’re a healthcare pro, you’ve probably felt that paperwork avalanche, right? Charts piling up, clicks nonstop.
You’re literally knee-deep in notes thinking, “Why am I spending more time typing than connecting with patients?” Enter medical scribes.
So, what’s medical scribing? Basically, a trained pro follows a doctor—virtually or in-person—and documents patient visits in real time.
They capture symptoms, histories, diagnoses, treatment plans—all entered directly into the EHR while the doctor stays focused on the patient.
It’s not just note-taking—scribes keep the flow of patient data smooth, reducing clerical burden and keeping everything accurate and efficient.
Picture a busy outpatient clinic—the doc’s talking, making eye contact, delivering care—and the scribe types away, updating labs and meds.
Patients feel heard, doctors stay focused, and documentation doesn’t pile up after hours. It’s seamless, efficient, and boosts satisfaction.
Now think ER—chaotic, fast, high-pressure. The scribe captures histories, exams, labs, imaging, discharge plans—keeping records clear in the storm.
And it’s not always in-person. Virtual scribes listen in securely during visits, updating the chart live, helping doctors even during telehealth.
Why does this matter? Because documentation fatigue is real. Scribes reduce burnout, errors, and late-night charting. Doctors get time back.
Plus—huge perk for pre-meds. Scribing is immersive experience, beyond shadowing. You learn medical logic, patient flow, and EHR workflow firsthand.
Scribes also prep charts, retrieve lab or imaging results, track referrals, and support continuity of care. It’s teamwork, not just typing.
So—what do medical scribes do? They document visits, update EHRs, prep charts, track tests, work in-person or remotely, and ease physician burnout.
Alright, imagine your next shift: fully present with patients, no late charting, no EHR overload. A scribe handles the notes—you handle care.
If you’re curious—docs wanting help, or students wanting healthcare exposure—check out DocVA, explore training, or look at remote scribing gigs.
Thanks for hanging out—stay real, stay kind to yourself, and here’s to more time where it matters most: with patients. Talk soon!