Clinical Scribe

Midwest Vision Partners, LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Robust benefits package (medical, dent

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO

7 company holidays

401(k) with company match

Uniform reimbursement

People, Passion, Purpose culture

Job summary

Midwest Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to support ophthalmologists with patient documentation and minor in-office procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting in Southfield, MI.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and strong computer skills with 40+ WPM typing. EMR experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred for this entry-level position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license to drive as needed.
• Typing 40+ WPM and solid computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Bring patients to and from exam rooms.
• Perform detailed documentation of patient workups in the EMR.
• Complete patient encounter forms based on diagnosis.
• Apply eye drops for anesthesia, dilation, or medications.
• Assist physician at chair-side and administer treatment as ordered.
• Review care instructions with patients.
• Record detailed patient history including medical history and chief complaint.
• Check visual acuity and perform standard eye tests.
• Examine eyes for abnormalities and perform tests (A-scan, B-scan, fundus photos, etc.).
• Prepare exam rooms for treatment and maintain HIPAA confidentiality.

Skills

Typing 40+ WPM

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR experience

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:M-F, 7:30 -9am, 8 1/2 hours with 1/2 hour lunch

What you will be doing

• 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 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
• Entry Level
• Typical has 0-3 years of experience

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

About Midwest Vision Partners

Midwest Vision Partners was founded in 2019 to build a premier eye care platform in partnership with Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Alpine is a strong supporter of MVP, given their PeopleFirst philosophy, unparalleled track record, significant financial resources, and a commitment to building a platform that includes physician leadership at the highest levels.

Headquartered in Chicago, our mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients' vision to help people live their best lives. Today, MVP's network consists of 16 practices, 125 physicians, and roughly 1500 employees providing medical and surgical eyecare services at over 60 locations throughout the Midwest. We strive to be the premier provider of eyecare in the Midwest through a culture of collaboration and excellence.