Ophthalmic Scribe

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Ophthalmic Scribes support our providers and patients by joining physicians during exams, documenting real-time interactions, and assisting with testing and procedures at a Richmond Hill clinic. This full-time role offers exposure to a wide range of ophthalmic assessments and patient care activities.

You’ll prepare charts, document accurately, track orders, and educate patients on tests and medications while contributing to a collaborative care team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outgoing, dependable, and service-oriented.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Positive team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ocular pharmacology knowledge is a plus (not required).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts/EMRs and exam rooms.
• Accurately document physician-patient interactions.
• Track orders, prescriptions, and testing.
• Perform ophthalmic testing & work up (visual acuity, tonometry, dilation, OCT, VF, etc.).
• Educate patients on procedures, testing, and prescriptions.
• Audit charts for accuracy.
• Provide exceptional patient care and service.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Team player

Calm under pressure

Adaptable to change

Ocular pharmacology knowledge

Stamina

Job description

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Ophthalmic Scribe

Full Time Clinic Richmond Hill, NY, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

THE OPPORTUNITY

Ophthalmic Scribes play a key role in supporting our providers and patients. You’ll accompany physicians during exams, document real-time patient interactions, and assist with testing and procedures.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare patient charts/EMRs and exam rooms
• Accurately document physician-patient interactions
• Track orders, prescriptions, and testing
• Perform ophthalmic testing & work up (visual acuity, tonometry, dilation, OCT, VF, etc.)
• Educate patients on procedures, testing, and prescriptions
• Audit charts for accuracy
• Provide exceptional patient care and service

WHAT WE’R LOOKING FOR

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outgoing, dependable, and service-oriented
• Calm under pressure, adaptable to change
• Positive team player with a can-do attitude
• Knowledge of ocular pharmacology is a plus (not required)
• Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.

WHO WE ARE

Spectrum Vision Partners (SVP) and OCLI Vision provide world-class eye care through one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our expertise covers everything from pediatric to advanced ocular care. SVP supports OCLI with management services, allowing our doctors and staff to focus on patient care. We’re proud of our collaborative culture, growth opportunities, and strong benefits—including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, and generous PTO.

Diversity and inclusion are core to who we are. We provide equal opportunities and a respectful, bias-free workplace for all.