Medical Scribes

There are no specific unions for medical scribes. Individuals working in hospitals or medical centers may be subject to specific union membership requirements for that facility’s employees. Membership associations and organizations of and for medical scribes are in their early stages of development. Medical scribes may join groups such as the Advanced Clinical Medical Scribe Organization or the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity for education, training, and other benefits.

The Joint Commission is not a membership organization for individuals, but rather the major health care accreditation organization in the U.S., responsible for accrediting hospitals and health care facilities. The Joint Commission sets standards for medical scribes employed by hospitals and health care facilities seeking accreditation.