Medical Scribe

EyeCare Partners; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life

401k + Employer Matching

PTO & Holidays

Maternity Leave

Competitive pay

Job summary

EyeCare Partners seeks an Ophthalmic Scribe for on-site support in Des Peres, MO. The role focuses on documenting visits, managing EMR, and aiding patient flow in a fast-paced ophthalmology practice.

The position requires at least a high school diploma and 1 year of related experience, with certification preferred. Travel between offices is required; benefits include health, vision, dental, and PTO, with competitive base pay.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.
• Efficient in using EMR and ability to accurately record information.
• Good typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills.
• Communication skills and ability to coordinate with health care team.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• HIPAA confidentiality standards compliance.
• Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic.
• Consistently displays positive rapport with colleagues.
• Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as performed by the physician.
• Responsible for operation of EMR for patients.
• Understand ICD-9 codes when inputting into EMR.
• Ensure accurate procedure coding/charges and correct diagnosis codes.
• Anticipate physician needs to facilitate clinic flow.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Assist with testing and maintain patient flow.
• Maintain discretion and professionalism around patients.
• Demonstrate good judgment, organization, and self-motivation.
• Willing to travel between offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

Typing

Communication skills

Organization

HIPAA compliance

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patient care

Education

High school diploma / GED

1 year related experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

**This is a full-time, long-term position. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate students looking for a summer job or that would need to work part-time during the school year.**

Job Title: Ophthalmic Scribe

Company: Ophthalmology Consultants

Location: Des Peres, MO (this position is 100% on-site)

Travel: Travel to our other locations in the St. Louis metro area is required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive Base Pay

Hours:

• Full Time
• Our offices are open on Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
  • You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

SUMMARY

The primary goal of a Scribe is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Physician they are working for. This employee allows the Doctor to focus on what is most important, the patient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician.
• Responsible for the operation of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) of patients.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD-9 codes) when inputting into the EMR system.
• Ensure that accurate procedure coding/charges for all procedures/drugs for all patients and correct diagnosis codes are used.
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Help with testing and keep rooms filled to maintain flow of the clinic.
• Must be discreet, tactful, and modest in performance of the duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.
• Good judgment, organization ability, attention to detail, and ability to be self-motivated are especially important.
• Must be willing to travel between offices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.
• Efficient in using EMR and ability to accurately record information.
• Good typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills.
• Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
• Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients.
• Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees.
• Cooperates with supervisory staff and Physicians.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) certification is preferred, but not required

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Requires proficient keyboarding skills, use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and image management system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires a variety ofphysicalactivities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus is required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.