Medical Scribe, Ophthalmology - Must Be Local to St. Louis, MO!

Ophthalmology Associates; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k + employer matching

Paid PTO & holidays

Paid maternity leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Ophthalmology Associates seeks an Ophthalmic Scribe for our Des Peres office to support physicians by documenting visits and managing EMR to keep patient flow smooth.

You will travel to other St. Louis metro locations as needed, with mileage reimbursement. A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required; OSC certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of related experience in a medical setting.
• Efficient EMR use and accurate documentation expected.

Responsibilities

• Document medical visits and procedures accurately as performed by physicians.
• Support EMR operations and ensure correct coding and charges.
• Assist with patient flow and clinic operations to improve efficiency.
• Travel to other locations in the St. Louis metro area as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR documentation

Typing speed

Oral communication

Organizational skills

HIPAA confidentiality

Patient care

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Medical Scribe, Ophthalmology - Must Be Local to St. Louis, MO!

Des Peres, MO

Job Title: Ophthalmic Scribe
Company: Ophthalmology Associates
Location: Des Peres, MO - this position is 100% on-site, and applicants must be local to St. Louis, MO
Travel: Travel to our other locations in the St. Louis metro area is required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

Hours:

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

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 ofphysical activities 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.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone]. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

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.

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As set forth in Ophthalmology Associates’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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