DocNote Integration Guide for Scribeberry
Complete setup and usage guide for billing patients directly through Scribeberry
What is DocNote?
DocNote is a patient billing platform that integrates seamlessly with Scribeberry, allowing you to:
- Get paid directly for sick notes, medical forms, and uninsured services
- Eliminate awkward payment conversations with patients
- Automate billing and note delivery — patients receive notes after payment
- Streamline your workflow without leaving Scribeberry
🎯 Quick Setup Overview
- Connect your DocNote account to Scribeberry (3 minutes)
- Contact support to apply your $50/month discount (1 minute)
- Set up services in DocNote (5 minutes)
- Start earning by sending notes from Scribeberry
Step 1: Connect Your DocNote Account
If You Don't Have a DocNote Account Yet
- Go to app.DocNote.com/physician and Sign Up
- Complete your profile with:
- MPC Number (Medical Practitioner Certificate)
- Digital Signature
- Practice Information
Connect to Scribeberry
- In Scribeberry: Go to Settings → Integrations
- Find the DocNote card and click Connect
- Sign in with your DocNote email and password
- Enter the 6-digit verification code sent to your email
- Success! Your integration is now connected
✅ Auto-Setup: Scribeberry automatically fetches your office details, MPC number, and sets you as the default provider.
Step 2: Get Your $50/Month Discount
After connecting DocNote:
- Click "Need Help?" in the bottom left of Scribeberry
- Tell support: "I connected DocNote, please apply my discount"
- Receive: $50 off your Pro subscription for 6 months
💡 Important: This discount is only available for a limited time and requires manual application by support.
Step 3: Set Up Services in DocNote
Access Your DocNote Dashboard
- Go to app.DocNote.com and log in
- Navigate to Service Management → Services
Create Essential Services
Set up these common billable services:
Sick Note
- Name: "Medical Certificate/Sick Note"
- Price: $25-50 CAD (adjust based on your region)
- Billing: Patient
- Enabled: ✅
Medical Forms
- Name: "Medical Forms & Letters"
- Price: $30-60 CAD
- Billing: Patient
- Enabled: ✅
Prescription Renewals (Uninsured)
- Name: "Prescription Renewal (Private)"
- Price: $20-40 CAD
- Billing: Patient
- Enabled: ✅
Service Setup Tips
- Price competitively — research local rates
- Enable services you'll actually use
- Set clear descriptions for patient understanding
- Consider annual plan discounts for regular patients
Step 4: Using DocNote in Your Workflow
Creating and Sending Notes
- Create your note in Scribeberry (dictation, templates, or manual)
- Click the $ "Send to DocNote" button on any completed note that you would like to bill the patient for (Sick Notes, Uninsured Services)
- Select or create patient:
- Search by OHIP, name, or email
- Select from results
- Search shows "not found"
- Fill in patient details
- DocNote will create and invite them automatically
Existing DocNote Patient:
New Patient:
- Select service (e.g., "Sick Note")
- Adjust price if needed (optional)
- Click "Send & Earn $XX"
What Happens Next
- Patient receives an email with payment link
- Patient pays securely through DocNote
- Note is automatically delivered to patient after payment
- You get paid directly to your account
- Patient is added to your DocNote practice (if new)
📊 Managing Your DocNote Integration
View Earnings & Stats
In Scribeberry (Settings → Integrations → DocNote):
- Total earnings from all notes
- Number of notes sent
- Average earnings per note
- Last earning date
In DocNote Dashboard:
- Detailed financial reports
- Patient payment status
- Service performance analytics
Default Provider Settings
- Automatically set to the account you connected with
- Change if needed in the provider dropdown
- Applies to all future note submissions
Managing Services
Add new services in DocNote:
- Service Management → Services → Add Service
- Set name, price, billing type
- Enable for patient billing
- Services appear automatically in Scribeberry
💡 Pro Tips for Success
Pricing Strategy
- Research local rates (View the uninsured fee guide in your province) for similar services
- Start competitive and adjust based on demand
- Consider bundled pricing for multiple services
Patient Communication
- Explain the process before sending notes
- Set expectations about payment timing
- Provide value — faster service, no office visits needed
Workflow Optimization
- Use templates for common note types
- Batch similar services (e.g., all sick notes at once)
- Review earnings weekly to track performance
Patient Management
- Keep patient info updated in both systems
- Monitor payment status in DocNote dashboard
- Follow up on unpaid requests when appropriate
🔧 Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
- Ensure profile complete in DocNote (MPC, signature, services)
- Ensure a Default Provider is selected
- Use a physician account (PCP-enabled) for connection
- Contact support if connection fails (Need Help Button 24/7 in app)
Payment Issues
- Check service pricing isn't too high
- Verify patient email is correct
- Follow up via DocNote dashboard or contact DocNote for support - Payment is handled through DocNote
Patient Issues
- New patients get automatic invites to join your practice
- Existing patients use their current DocNote accounts
- OHIP numbers help match existing patients
📞 Getting Help
Scribeberry Support
- Click "Need Help?" in bottom left
- For: Connection issues, discount application, workflow questions
DocNote Support
- Visit: DocNote.com/support
- For: Service setup, payment issues, patient management
🚀 Advanced Features
Bulk Operations
- Send multiple notes in succession
- Batch patient creation and invitations
Integration with EMR
- Use alongside existing EMR/Accuro integrations
- Pull patient data from EMR, push note and bill through DocNote
Analytics & Reporting
- Track earnings by service type
- Monitor patient payment patterns
- Optimize pricing based on data
Ready to start earning? Connect DocNote today and transform your uninsured services into a revenue stream!