What is a Virtual Scribe?

What is a Virtual Scribe?

A virtual scribe is a professional who assists healthcare providers by documenting patient encounters in real time—but works remotely, rather than inside the exam room. During the visit, the provider dictates their findings, and the virtual scribe enters the information formatting directly into the electronic medical record (EMR). This allows the provider to focus entirely on the patient without having to stop and type notes. Virtual scribes can help reduce administrative burden, improve accuracy in documentation, and speed up the time it takes to complete charts—all without being physically present in the office.  Plus, it makes the patients feel more comfortable without having another person in the exam room with them.

Why Hire Beyond Words Typing Service for Virtual Scribe Support?

At Beyond Words Typing Service, we provide skilled virtual scribes who are trained to support healthcare providers with accurate, timely, and confidential documentation. Our service helps streamline clinical workflows, reduce physician workload, and improve the overall patient experience—all without the overhead expense of an on-site scribe.

Key Benefits of Virtual Scribes:

  • Improved Physician Efficiency
    Our virtual scribes handle real-time documentation during patient visits, allowing physicians to focus fully on patient care. This results in smoother workflows, reduced charting time, and improved patient throughput. 
  • Enhanced Patient Privacy
    Because our scribes work remotely, they’re not physically present in the exam room—helping to maintain a more private and comfortable environment for your patients.  Our virtual scribe service uses HIPAA-compliant Zoom for audio-only connections, and all encounters are securely recorded. This allows providers to revisit documentation or verify details as needed, while maintaining full patient privacy and data security.
  • Cost-Effective Solution
    Virtual scribes eliminate the need for on-site support, reducing administrative overhead and offering a more affordable alternative to in-person scribing.
  • Flexibility & Expanded Talent Pool
    Our scribe team is highly experienced, 100% U.S.-based, and has worked with our organization long-term. We have supported providers across a wide range of medical specialties and offer flexible scheduling with reliable coverage tailored to your facility’s specific needs.
  • Accurate, High-Quality Documentation
    Our team is detail-oriented and trained in medical terminology and EMR systems, ensuring that patient notes are thorough, consistent, and meet your compliance standards.
  • Support for Better Access to Care
    By improving provider efficiency and reducing administrative burden, our scribes help clinics see more patients—supporting better access to care without sacrificing quality.

Why Beyond Words?
We’re not just a scribe provider—we’re a partner. With years of experience in transcription and documentation across medical, legal, and public safety sectors, our team delivers fast, accurate service with strict attention to privacy and compliance. We are woman-owned, U.S.-based, and committed to helping healthcare facilities run more efficiently without compromising care.  We also offer the added bonus of using audio only. Let us take documentation off your plate—so you can focus on what matters most: your patients.