Clinical Scribe I

EmergencyMD; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to support physicians in documenting patient interactions and assisting with procedures. This role involves performing tests, maintaining patient records, and ensuring a smooth patient experience. Competitive wages and robust benefits are offered, including medical insurance and generous PTO.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

Seven paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Uniform reimbursement

Qualifications

• Entry level (0-3 years of experience) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient work-ups and minor procedures.
• Document patient histories and exam results in electronic records.
• Perform tests and measurements related to eye care.

Skills

Efficient computer skills

Ability to type 40+ words per minute

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As an Ophthalmic Scribe, you will work alongside physicians, dictating into the patient's chart and assisting with minor in-office procedures.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Late night 1 x month - Tuesdays in Stow/Kent, 8am-8pm)

What you will be doing

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

What you know

Required:

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

Desired:

• Experience as a Medical Scribe
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Entry level (0-3 years of experience)

What you will receive

• Competitive wages
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Generous PTO
• Seven paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Uniform reimbursement
• Supportive organizational culture focused on People, Passion, Purpose, and Progress

About Midwest Vision Partners

Founded in 2019, Midwest Vision Partners aims to build a premier eye care platform in partnership with Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Alpine supports MVP's PeopleFirst philosophy, strong track record, financial strength, and physician leadership.

Headquartered in Chicago, MVP's mission is to support ophthalmologists and optometrists in providing excellent eye care. With a network of 16 practices, 125 physicians, and about 1500 employees across over 60 locations in the Midwest, MVP strives to be the leading provider of eye care through collaboration and excellence.