ĢƵios’s Bloomington campus is now offering a Medical Scribe Professional certification in . The certificate can be earned in just two semesters and credits count toward earning a full associate degree in medical assisting. Introductory classes begin as soon as March 23 and are offered in convenient online and evening formats.

Medical scribes are in-demand professionals who work directly with providers to document patient encounters, medical histories, and presenting problems. Day-to-day duties and flexibility of work environment are based on employer needs.

“Graduates of the Medical Scribe Professional certificate program work in hospitals, medical offices, and long-term care facilities in and around Bloomington, with pay ranges up to $20 per hour,” Karlee Wyatt, ĢƵios Bloomington Dean of Health Sciences said. “This certificate offers graduates more flexibility in working remote from home or in the office, and working hours.”

The new Medical Scribe Professional certificate program is accepting a cohort of 8 students, with the opportunity to cross-walk credits toward a nursing credential starting in 2023.

“Because this career field is in high-demand in our communities, eligible students can earn a tuition-free certificate with the state’s  that quickly prepares them for work,” Wyatt said.

The Medical Assisting program at ĢƵios Bloomington offers certificate training in medical scribe, medical assisting and outpatient insurance coding, and an associate degree in medical assisting.

ĢƵios accepts free applications year-round and has classes that start multiple times per year for quicker entry and graduation. Classes start as soon as March 23. To get started at ĢƵios Bloomington, apply now at  and contact bl-info@ivytech.edu or call 812-330-6013.

About ĢƵios

ĢƵios is Indiana’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. ĢƵios serves more than 200,000 students annually and offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in more than 70 programs across Indiana. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is committed to providing affordable, high-quality education aligned with the needs of Indiana’s workforce.