Ophthalmic Scribe

Eye Health America; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Matching

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Uniform Allowance

Training/Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Eye Health America is seeking an ophthalmic scribe to accurately document ocular examinations and recommendations while maintaining patient flow and clear communication about appointment status. The role supports The Eye Associates in delivering high-quality eye care.

Two years in a medical office and a scribe certification (preferably ophthalmic) are preferred. The position involves assisting during exams and completing checkout and billing steps as directed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a medical office, preferably ophthalmology.
• Scribe certification (preferably certified ophthalmic assistant).

Responsibilities

• Summarize and document ophthalmic examinations, including charting and treatment recommendations.
• Observe patient and physician, and assist during the exam.
• Monitor patient communications and provide written instructions when needed.
• Complete superbill and billing/check-out forms as directed.
• Learn exam requirements for each procedure.

Skills

Medical office experience

Scribe certification

Job description

Description

Eye Health America partners with leading eye care practices across the Southeast, providing the operational, strategic, and administrative support needed to deliver exceptional patient care. Backed by a leadership team with over 100 years of combined experience, we are building a trusted network rooted in quality, growth, and community impact—guided by our purpose of making lives better with personalized eyecare.

The Eye Associates, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is a growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. We are always seeking great people who aren't just searching for a job but looking to make a difference.

We are seeking an ophthalmic scribe who will be responsible for providing accurate documentation and summarization of the ocular examination and recommendations while maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status.

Job Responsibilities

• Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician verbalizes during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment, and recommendations for treatment (including justification of decisions reached when appropriate).?
• Observes the patient and the physician and assists when appropriate during the exam.
• Maintains an awareness of the patient’s verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may be necessary for the scribe to repeat information, provide written instructions, and/or hand out patient education materials for the patient to review at home.??
• When appropriate, and as directed by the physician, completes the superbill, or enters billing orders, and/or the check-out form, providing direction to the patient prior to following the physician to the next patient.???
• Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.?

Benefits

As a team member at The Eye Associates, you'll enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.
• Matching 401 (k)
• Wellness Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Uniform Allowance
• Training/Advancement opportunities

About Us

At Eye Health America, we support the expansion of leading eye care practices across the southeastern United States through both organic growth and strategic partnerships. Led by an experienced team of eye care industry leaders with more than 100 years of combined practice management experience, we partner with best-in-class practices and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver full-service, integrated eye care. Our focus is to provide the operational, strategic, and administrative support that allows our providers and teams to stay focused on what matters most—delivering exceptional clinical care and an outstanding patient experience. Together, we are building a network of trusted practices dedicated to meeting the growing demand for high-quality eye care while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Our Purpose

Making lives better with personalized eyecare.

Our Values

People-Focused - Our people are the secret to our success. We are defined by our shared values and demonstrate them in every interaction. They guide us and ensure we are in an inclusive place where our teammates love to work, and our patients are delighted to visit.

Heartfelt Service - With helpful hands and open minds and hearts, we actively engage with our individual locations, celebrating their unique local style, while identifying solutions to support improved service.

Mutual Respect - We share ideas, collaborate, and troubleshoot as a team, seeking alignment in decision-making. By supporting and equitably empowering one another, we discover new ways to create value.

Honesty & Transparency - We act with integrity and transparency without fear of speaking up or disrupting the status quo. We communicate clearly and respectfully with everyone.

Result-Oriented - Analysis improves our decision-making. We strive to track all facets of our business to develop insights for improved care. Best performance is derived from strong leadership, setting goals, executing plans, monitoring results, and reinforcing successful approaches.

Growth Mindset - We seek to grow our people, services, markets, and overall company to create value. Always looking forward, we explore new technologies, treatments, systems, and processes for improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a medical office, preferably an ophthalmology office.
• Scribe certification (preferably certified ophthalmic assistant).