Medical Scribe

Northwest Eye Clinic; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 25,485 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northwest Eye Care is seeking a Medical Scribe at the Maple Grove location. The role supports Ophthalmology/Optometry exams by accurately documenting in EMR and ensuring billing documentation is submitted. Travel to other Northwest Eye Clinic locations is expected.

Starting pay is $18.50-21.00/hour. Responsibilities include scribing exam details, counseling patients, dispensing meds or samples, and managing room setups and supplies. Optional PTO and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct patient care or scribe experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Document patient exam in EHR, scribe all exam elements including contact lens templates.
• Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed.
• Dispense medication or samples as directed.
• Print and dispense glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions.
• Review notes to ensure accuracy and ICD-10 compliance.
• Obtain patient consent signatures for in-lane procedures.
• Prepare exam rooms per provider, keep areas stocked and clean.
• Attend trainings on MIPS, HIPAA, and PHI requirements.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and recalls in EPM.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Northwest Eye Care is proudly part of the Unifeye Vision Partners family. If you don’t see the right fit here, you can explore additional open roles across our partner practices within the UVP network.

With five locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, Northwest Eye is among the largest specialty eye care providers in the Midwest. Our environment is both dynamic and adaptable! The variety of patients you interact with each day and cutting‑edge eye health practices will keep you at the top of your game.

Medical Scribe – Maple Grove Location

Position Summary

The Medical Scribe assists the Doctor of Ophthalmology and/or Optometry in accurately documenting the patient exam in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and ensuring billing documentation has been submitted. The Medical Scribe partners with other clinical staff to ensure an efficient patient flow and quality patient care. Starting pay is $18.50-21.00/hour.

Location and Schedule

This position is based at our Maple Grove location, however some travel is expected to all Northwest Eye Clinic locations (Golden Valley, Children's West - Minnetonka, St. Anthony, Wayzata, Woodbury).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including contact lens template, procedure orders, e‑prescribing medications and scheduling the return to clinic.
• Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed.
• Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
• Print and dispense glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions as directed.
• Review all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure chart documentation meets ICD‑10 requirements.
• Obtain patient signature on consent documents for in‑lane procedures.
• Set up exam rooms per provider preference, keep exam rooms stocked and clean between patients; cleaned at end of each work day; assist in maintaining public spaces for professional appearance.
• Attend trainings and stay current on requirements for Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures, HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information.
• Schedule return appointments and/or enter recalls in Electronic Practice Management (EPM) as ordered by the provider, including referrals to outside providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Great experience for future medical students
• One year experience within direct patient care or as a scribe in a medical setting preferred
• Strong communication skills and high level of professionalism
• Reliable transportation
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Other Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Statement

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.