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Apr 21, 2023

4 Best 9 to 5 Remote Medical Jobs

There are a variety of jobs available in healthcare - from doctors and nurses, to medical scribes and documentation specialists. In this plethora of opportunities, the work-systems may be different - doctors will work onsite in shifts, while documentation specialists will work 9 to 5 and might work remotely. Here are the best 4 9 to 5 remote medical jobs!

Best 4 medical jobs for remote work

Remote work is becoming increasingly popular - no wonder, it’s more convenient. If you’re wondering what are the best medical remote jobs, then this list for you - especially since they are all 9 to 5.

 

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Telescribe

The first on the list is the telescribe. In fact, not all telescribes work 9 to 5, but it is often the case. However, they always work remotely. The job of a telescribe is to perform medical transcription - write down the recording of a physician’s encounter with the patient. They deal with confidential medical details, so they are required to:

  • Have a high school diploma
  • Have reliable internet connection
  • Have private space to work
  • Be able to type in a reasonable pace

Working as a telescribe is a great way to gain some experience in healthcare - especially if you’re applying for med school. 

Medical scribes

Medical scribes play a similar role to both documentation specialists and telescribes. They document patient’s visits, record the results of medical tests and ensure that the documents meet the required criteria. While medical scribes often work onsite, there is also a possibility to work remotely. The working hours vary depending on the offer, so they don’t always work 9 to 5, but it’s possible to find such openings as well.

Working as a medical scribe is another great way to gain first experience in healthcare, especially since there are many medical scribe openings to choose from.

Medical documentation specialist

Medical documentation specialists are our next choice. Since their job is to keep track of the documents and keep sure that they are complete and accurate, they can do their job remotely. On the surface, their role may seem similar to the one of medical scribes, however medical documentation specialists have many more responsibilities. Thus, the requirements for this job are higher. They need a university diploma in related studies, as well as some experience in a similar position.

If you want to become a medical documentation specialist, the best idea is to start as a medical scribe. After gaining experience, you will be able to apply for a documentation specialist position.

Customer service agents/medical receptionist

Another remote 9 to 5 job that you can find in healthcare is the role of a customer service agent. Every clinic and every hospital needs a customer service agent - someone who will deal with scheduling patient appointments and some administrative work. As a remote customer service agent you will have direct contact with the patients - so it’s one of the best remote 9 to 5 jobs for those aspiring to become doctors and nurses - in this position you can feel what it’s like talking to patients and then use your experience when you finally become a doctor.

The takeaway

There are many opportunities to find a remote 9-5 medical job. No matter whether you have no experience, or you are already a specialist - the doors to a stable, remote job in healthcare are open.

If you are looking for a remote 9-5 medical job, take a look at our remote openings.

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