Remote Medical Scribes for Chicago Clinics, Telehealth & Hospitals
Accurate, HIPAA-compliant remote medical scribes that handle your documentation—supporting Chicago providers with seamless charting and reliable results.
Chicago’s healthcare professionals face constant pressure from documentation backlogs and administrative overload. Our remote medical scribes take care of charting, patient notes, and EHR entries so your team can focus on patient care—not paperwork.

A remote medical scribe listens to patient encounters, either live or recorded, and documents everything directly into your EHR system. They record symptoms, assessments, and treatment plans while ensuring your notes remain compliant and accurate.
Our scribes are skilled professionals who understand medical terminology, clinical workflows, and the documentation standards expected by U.S. healthcare providers.
What Does a Remote Medical Scribe Do?
A remote medical scribe works virtually to document patient encounters, manage EHR inputs, and ensure complete, compliant records. Whether listening to live consultations or reviewing audio recordings, they accurately record medical histories, diagnoses, and treatment plans directly into your EHR.
These scribes go beyond note-taking—they understand clinical language, workflows, and documentation standards specific to your specialty.
Key Tasks Your Chicago Remote Medical Scribe Will Handle
Chicago clinics and telehealth providers often rely on our remote medical scribes for:
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Real-time charting during patient consultations
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Documenting assessments, diagnoses, and follow-ups
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Updating medical records and SOAP notes in EHRs
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Preparing lab and imaging orders
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Reviewing provider notes for completeness and compliance
By delegating these tasks, providers reduce after-hours work and avoid burnout.
Tools & Platforms Our Remote Medical Scribes Are Skilled In
Our remote medical scribes are experienced in major healthcare systems and technology used across Chicago practices:
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EHR Platforms: Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, Allscripts
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Dictation Software: Dragon Medical One, M*Modal
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Secure Collaboration Tools: Zoom, Teams, Doxy.me
Their familiarity with these platforms ensures quick integration and accurate documentation from day one.
Why Chicago Practices Choose Remote Medical Scribes

Physicians in the U.S. spend nearly 2 hours on documentation for every hour of direct patient care. Hiring a remote scribe allows you to:
- Save up to 70% in documentation-related costs
- Improve chart accuracy and turnaround time
- Enhance provider productivity and satisfaction
- Maintain HIPAA-compliant, secure documentation
Virtual Medical Staffing focuses solely on healthcare roles. Every remote medical scribe we provide is:
Why Partner with Virtual Medical Staffing

Virtual Medical Staffing specializes exclusively in healthcare support roles. Each scribe we provide is:
- Pre-vetted for U.S. healthcare experience and EHR proficiency
- HIPAA-certified and trained in compliance and security protocols
- Adaptable to any medical specialty or workflow
- Committed to providing consistent, accurate support
We don’t just offer general admin VAs—only healthcare-trained professionals who understand the realities of clinical work.
Supporting Chicago & Healthcare Providers Nationwide
While we proudly serve providers throughout the Chicago area, our reach extends across the U.S.—including Phoenix Metro, Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, New York City, and Houston. Wherever you operate, our remote medical scribes deliver the same reliability, accuracy, and compliance.
Our 4Cs Process for Seamless Remote Medical Scribe Placement
This structured process ensures each remote medical scribe integrates efficiently into your workflow with consistent results.
Consultation
Contract
Candidate Selection
Continuous Communication
Client Success Story
Real results like this highlight the tangible benefits of remote medical scribes tasks to skilled, HIPAA-compliant VAs.
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“I can attest that my portion of the management of payment after validated hours, is an easy process. I also am very pleased with the communication process. I feel that there is great follow up on all communications, and I greatly appreciate that, especially in these busy days! I feel there is a definite future within our collaboration, where we will need to add to our staff, and your services have been helpful in minding the gaps within our processes, as well as hopefully providing a job for someone who is grateful to be employed.”
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“Working with Virtual Medical and Business Staffing has assisted in the growth of Athena. We have been provided with a multitude of resources to ensure we find the best fit for our company. The assistants that we currently have employed through VMBS have continued to guide and assist our providers in the field so they can make preparations and provide the best care to the patients. If any issues arise VMBS is quick to evaluate the matter in question and quickly get back to us with a resolution.”
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“Desert Kidney Associates starting using Virtual Medical Staffing in 2021 and we are very pleased with the work ethic, command of the English language and work performance of our VMA’s. In addition, the practice is saving tons of money on payroll and it is a big sigh of relief when our virtual staff actually shows up to work! I would highly recommend using Virtual Medical Staffing for your medical staffing needs.”
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“My VA has been nothing short of amazing. It’s only been a month and she is already an incredible asset to our team! Jeff Trice and his team get high ratings.”
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“VMBS has been an absolute pleasure to work with. The entire team is very professional and responsive. Jeff worked hard to find the right Virtual Assistant for our particular needs, and he continuously checks in to see how things are progressing. If you are considering going the VA route, I would highly recommend Jeff and VMBS.”
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“I’ve been using VBS for a good 6 months or more, excellent services and communication. They got me paired with someone who fit my needs.”
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“I, personally, highly recommend Virtual Business Staffing!”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are your remote medical scribes HIPAA-compliant?
Yes. All scribes adhere to HIPAA standards and work within secure systems.
Can they use our existing EHR system?
Yes. Our scribes are trained in Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, and other major platforms.
Do they have experience with healthcare providers?
Yes. Every scribe we place has prior experience supporting clinics or hospitals.
How quickly can we onboard a scribe?
Most Chicago practices start within 2–3 weeks using our streamlined 4Cs process.
Will we have a dedicated remote medical scribe?
Yes. Each client is assigned a consistent, dedicated scribe for continuity and accuracy.
Getting Started
Don’t let documentation demands hold your Chicago practice back. Virtual Medical Staffing connects you with pre-vetted, HIPAA-compliant remote medical scribes who enhance productivity, accuracy, and patient care from the very first day.
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