Medical Scribe Job – St. Anthony, MN

Unifeye Vision Partners; Saint Anthony (MN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Life/AD&D

Disability

Commuter benefits

Dependent Care

Adoption & Surrogate

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Eye Clinic in Saint Anthony, MN, is seeking a full-time Medical Scribe to assist physicians with documenting patient exams in EMR and ensuring proper billing documentation. The role supports clinical staff to maintain efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

The position is a 40-hour per week role, typically Monday–Friday, at the St. Anthony location with some travel to other Northwest Eye Clinic sites. A high school diploma and one year of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience within direct patient care or as a scribe in a medical setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills and high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including templates and orders.
• Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed.
• Print and dispense glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions as directed.
• Review notes daily to ensure accuracy and ICD-10 compliance.
• Assist in maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms and public spaces.
• Attend trainings on MIPS, HIPAA and PHI requirements.
• Schedule recalls and referrals as ordered.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Job Number: 8a78839ea06420ea01a0a1d7d15c676d