Clinical Scribe

Midwest Vision Partners; Flint Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

PTO

Company holidays

401(k) plan

Uniform reimbursement

People-focused culture

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to work with physicians, documenting patient encounters in the EMR and assisting with minor in-office procedures. The role supports patient flow, exam room preparation, and intraocular measurements.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:55am–5:00pm, with a focus on HIPAA compliance and accurate ophthalmic documentation. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and fast typing skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Efficient computer skills and ability to type 40+ words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Bring patients to and from exam rooms.
• Document patient work ups and OD/MD notes in the EMR.
• Assist physician with minor in-office procedures.
• Apply eye drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Provide chair-side assistance and follow physician orders.
• Review care instructions with patients.
• Record a detailed patient history and chief complaint.
• Measure and document visual acuity and eye tests.
• Examine eyes for abnormalities and perform tests (A-scans, B-scans, pachymetry).
• Record intraocular pressure (glaucoma test) and read eyeglass prescriptions.

Skills

Typing 40+ wpm

Efficient computer skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

As an Ophthalmic Scribe you will work alongside physician dictating into the patient's chart and assist physician with minor in-office procedures. Schedule:Mon-Fri 7:55am - 5:00pm

What you will be working on

• Bring patients to and from exam rooms
• Perform detailed documentation of patient work ups and OD/MD comments in patient's electronic medical record
• Complete patient encounter form based on determined diagnosis
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
• Provide chair-side physician assistance and administer treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician
• Review care instructions with patients
• Complete a detailed patient history including past medical history, family medical history and chief complaint
• Check patient's visual acuity which includes far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
• Examine eyes for abnormalities
• Perform other tests and measurements including A-scans, B-scans, fundus photography, corneal topography, HRTII and pachymetry
• Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test)
• Read patient's eyeglass prescription with automated lensometry
• Prep exam rooms for treatment
• Maintain patient confidentiality following HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms & ocular medications
• Stay current with the latest technologies and medications and be able to answer general patient questions

What you will receive

• Competitive wages
• Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short- and long-term) insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Seven (7) company paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Uniform reimbursement
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress
• Inspirational culture

What you know

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
• Efficient computer skills and ability to type 40+ words per minute

Desired

• Experience working as a Medical Scribe
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient in all scribe I and scribe II duties; as well as OT I-II skills; has more than 2 years of experience
• Typical has 2-5+ years of experience