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DocNote Integration

Get Paid for doing Sick Notes and other uninsured services directly through Scribeberry

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

  1. Connect your DocNote account to Scribeberry (3 minutes)
  1. Contact support to apply your $50/month discount (1 minute)
  1. Set up services in DocNote (5 minutes)
  1. Start earning by sending notes from Scribeberry

Step 1: Connect Your DocNote Account

If You Don't Have a DocNote Account Yet

  1. Go to app.DocNote.com/physician and Sign Up
  1. Complete your profile with:
      • MPC Number (Medical Practitioner Certificate)
      • Digital Signature
      • Practice Information

Connect to Scribeberry

  1. In Scribeberry: Go to Settings → Integrations
  1. Find the DocNote card and click Connect
  1. Sign in with your DocNote email and password
  1. Enter the 6-digit verification code sent to your email
  1. 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:

  1. Click "Need Help?" in the bottom left of Scribeberry
  1. Tell support: "I connected DocNote, please apply my discount"
  1. 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

  1. Go to app.DocNote.com and log in
  1. Navigate to Service ManagementServices

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

  1. Create your note in Scribeberry (dictation, templates, or manual)
  1. Click the $ "Send to DocNote" button on any completed note that you would like to bill the patient for (Sick Notes, Uninsured Services)
  1. Select or create patient:
    1. Existing DocNote Patient:

      • Search by OHIP, name, or email
      • Select from results

      New Patient:

      • Search shows "not found"
      • Fill in patient details
      • DocNote will create and invite them automatically
  1. Select service (e.g., "Sick Note")
  1. Adjust price if needed (optional)
  1. Click "Send & Earn $XX"

What Happens Next

  1. Patient receives an email with payment link
  1. Patient pays securely through DocNote
  1. Note is automatically delivered to patient after payment
  1. You get paid directly to your account
  1. 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:

  1. Service Management → Services → Add Service
  1. Set name, price, billing type
  1. Enable for patient billing
  1. 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

  • 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!

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