Medical Scribe

Northwest Eye; Saint Anthony (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday Pay

401K Retirement

Employee Discounts

EAP

Job summary

Northwest Eye is hiring a full-time Medical Scribe at our St. Anthony location. The role supports ophthalmology/optometry exams by accurately documenting patient visits in EMR and ensuring proper billing documentation.

You will collaborate with clinicians and staff to maintain efficient patient flow and high-quality care. The position is 40 hours per week, typically Mon-Fri, 7am–5pm, with occasional travel to other Northwest Eye clinics across the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of direct patient care or scribing experience preferred.
• Great experience for future medical students.

Responsibilities

• Document patient exam in EMR, including contact lens templates, orders, e-prescribing, and scheduling recalls.
• Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed.
• Dispense medication or samples as directed.
• Print and dispense glasses/contacts prescriptions.
• Ensure chart notes meet ICD-10 requirements and obtain patient signatures on consents.
• Set up exam rooms, keep spaces clean, and assist with public areas.

Skills

Strong communication

Professionalism

Direct patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.
Northwest Eye has a current opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Medical Scribe at our St. Anthony 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.

Location and Schedule:

This position is a 40 hour per week position, regularly working M-F between the hours of 7am - 5pm. It is based in our St. Anthony location, however some travel is expected to all Northwest Eye Clinic locations (Golden Valley, Children's West - Minnetonka, Maple Grove, 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

About Us:

Northwest Eye Clinic provides a wide range of service offerings from comprehensive pediatrics, cataract surgery and premium lens implants, treatment of corneal and retinal disease and glaucoma, oculofacial and esthetic services to LASIK and total eye care that allow us to care for all ages, from newborns to seniors. Our doctors, surgeons, and eye care professionals are true professionals with uncommon enthusiasm for education patients about eye care. We make patient education our focus and encourage patients to Be Eye Wise about their eye health.

Northwest Eye and MN Eye Consultants are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com

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.

Key Words: Scribe, Medical Scribe, Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant, LPN

With six locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, Northwest Eye is among the largest eye care providers in the Midwest. Be Eye Wise and schedule a general eye exam or a specific service consultation today. We have optical at the following offices: Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, St. Anthony, and Wayzata, MN.

12501 Whitewater Drive, Suite 110
Minnetonka, MN 55343

2601 39th Ave NE., Suite 1
St. Anthony, MN 55421

250 Central Ave N., Suites 105 & 107, Optical Suite 106
Wayzata, MN 55391

7125 Tamarack Rd, Suite 150,
Woodbury, MN 55125

11091 Ulysses St NE., Suite 400
Blaine, MN 55434

9801 Dupont Ave S., Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55431

12501 Whitewater Drive
Suite 320
Minnetonka, MN 55343

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