Ophthalmic Scribe

Ophthalmology Consultants; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k match

PTO & holidays

Maternity leave

Eyecare reimbursement

Competitive base pay

Employee discounts

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Ophthalmology Consultants in Des Peres, MO is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Scribe to support physicians by documenting visits and managing EMR workflows on-site. The role emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and patient flow, with travel to other St. Louis locations as needed.

The team offers full benefits, 401k with employer matching, PTO/holidays, maternity leave, and mileage reimbursement for travel between offices. Office hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, with possible early/late hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience and/or training.
• HIPAA confidentiality standards adherence.
• Excellent typing, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to accurately record information in EMR.
• Professional communication with health-care team.
• Willingness to travel between offices.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document medical visits and procedures as performed by the Physician.
• Operate the EMR for patients and maintain chart accuracy.
• Input ICD-9 codes and ensure correct diagnosis and charges.
• Support physician workflow and clinic flow.
• Open/close exam rooms and assist with testing as needed.
• Travel between office locations as required.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Medical terminology

Typing speed

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC)

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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!

Perks:

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

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 of physical 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 required 100% 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 for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.