Medical Scribe Salary in San Diego, California

Medical Scribe Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Medical Scribe make in San Diego, CA? The average Medical Scribe salary in San Diego, CA is $41,529 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $34,602 and $45,702. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Medical Scribe Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Scribe Salary $28,296 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Scribe Salary $34,602 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Scribe Salary $41,529 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Scribe Salary $45,702 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Scribe Salary $49,502 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
25% $34,602 10% $28,296 90% $49,502 75% $45,702 $41,529 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Medical Scribe need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Listening: Appropriately paying attention and exhibiting genuine interest when someone is speaking; effectively gathering, interpreting, assimilating and applying verbally transmitted information.

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Data Entry: Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.

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Word Processing: word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.

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Listening 4.86%
Data Entry 2.93%
Word Processing 2.19%
Others 90.02%

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Job Description for Medical Scribe

Medical Scribe acts as an assistant during the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Documents and gathers information during the treatment process. Being a Medical Scribe organizes healthcare data to provide better service and efficiency of clinical care. Typically requires an associate degree. Additionally, Medical Scribe may require certification as a Medical Scribe by the American College of Clinical Information Managers (ACCIM). Typically reports to a physician. The Medical Scribe works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Scribe typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Medical Scribe in San Diego, CA
  • The Spine and Orthopedic Center - Oxnard, CA
    Medical Historian/Scribe. Well established and busy private orthopedic, spine, and pain management practice has a. full-time opening. . (Monday to Friday) ...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • The Spine and Orthopedic Center - Santa Barbara, CA
    Medical Historian/Scribe. Well established and busy private orthopedic, spine, and pain management practice in Santa Barbara has a. full-time opening. . (M...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • MD Tech - San Jose, CA
    MD Tech is a leading healthcare company dedicated to improving the lives of millions of people. With a commitment to innovation and quality care, We offers...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • MD Tech - Los Angeles, CA
    MD Tech is a leading healthcare company dedicated to improving the lives of millions of people. With a commitment to innovation and quality care, We offers...
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  • MD Tech - Irvine, CA
    MD Tech is a leading healthcare company dedicated to improving the lives of millions of people. With a commitment to innovation and quality care, We offers...
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Career Path for Medical Scribe

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Medical Scribe, the first career path typically progresses to Patient Navigator.

The second career path typically progresses to Operating Room Supervisor.

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with a Patient Relations Representative position, and then progresses to Patient Relations Supervisor.

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Patient Navigator
Operating Room Supervisor
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Medical Scribe Pay Difference by Location

Medical Scribe salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Medical Scribe, the highest Medical Scribe salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Medical Scribe salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Medical Scribe salary is in Miami, FL, where the Medical Scribe salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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