Eye Care Scribe & EHR Documentation Specialist

American Vision Partners; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Continuing education funds

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking a diligent Scribe to support ophthalmology providers by documenting patient encounters in the EHR and gathering key medical information. You will perform preliminary tests, assist with measurements, and ensure accurate, timely entries while delivering an exceptional patient experience in a fast-paced specialty clinic.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and teamwork with physicians, technicians and front desk staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• COA or COT certification preferred.
• Ophthalmology experience is a plus.
• General knowledge of clinical and surgical procedure requirements.
• Strong computer skills.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Scribes for the provider by coding and documenting dictated information into the patient’s EHR.
• Reviews patient visit details and preliminary work-up completed by Ophthalmic Technician for completeness and accuracy.
• Fills patient rooms as needed.
• Reviews provider’s schedules to confirm correct patient sequencing.
• Ensures patient visits flow smoothly with appropriate time.
• Generates medication prescriptions as directed through Erx.
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery.
• Performs pretests including Goldmann Tonometry and other measurements as needed.
• Communicates clinic flow concerns with facilitator and management.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA or COT certification preferred

Tools

EHR system

Erx

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking a diligent Scribe to support ophthalmology providers by documenting patient encounters in the EHR and gathering key medical information. You will perform preliminary tests, assist with measurements, and ensure accurate, timely entries while delivering an exceptional patient experience in a fast-paced specialty clinic.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and teamwork with physicians, technicians and front desk staff.