Ophthalmic Scribe

ReFocus Eye Health; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ReFocus Eye Health is seeking a detail-oriented Ophthalmic Scribe to join our multi-specialty ophthalmology team in Woodbridge Township. You will document patient encounters in real-time, support physicians, and help manage patient flow with accurate data entry.

The role requires experience in medical settings, strong typing and EMR skills, and excellent communication. We value reliability, patient care, and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a medical setting, preferably ophthalmology.
• Excellent data entry and typing skills.
• Proficiency with EMR systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Real-Time documentation: document medical visits as they occur into the EMR.
• Physician collaboration: work with physicians to complete medical records.
• Patient interaction and screening: perform basic ocular screenings and collect patient history.
• Efficient patient flow: help maintain smooth clinic flow.
• Patient education: review and explain physician instructions to patients.
• Clinical and administrative support: assist with tasks as directed.

Skills

Data entry

Typing

EMR proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Join Our Team as a Vital Ophthalmic Scribe!

Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Ophthalmic Scribe to join our growing team. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of physicians by accurately documenting patient encounters in real-time.

Your Impact:

• Real-Time documentation: Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits as they occur, directly into the EMR system.
• Physician collaboration: Work closely with physicians to complete and submit accurate medical records.
• Patient interaction & screening: Perform basic ocular screenings and gather patient history.
• Efficient patient flow: Assist in maintaining a smooth and efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Patient education: Review and explain physician instructions with patients.
• Clinical & administrative support: Perform clinical and administrative tasks as directed.

Schedule: [Insert Schedule Details Here]

What You’ll Bring/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a medical setting, preferably ophthalmology.
• Excellent data entry and typing skills.
• Proficiency with EMR systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Bonus Points:

• Previous experience as a Medical Scribe.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, anatomy, and pathologies.
• Familiarity with common ophthalmic medications and equipment.
• Experience with visual acuity measurement and applanation tonometry.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures.

We Care:

We prioritize patients, colleagues, and families with compassionate, leading care and treat all with dignity and respect.

We Collaborate:

We work together with patients, seeking diverse input to share and grow innovative ideas.

We Elevate:

Committed to excellence, we exceed expectations by delivering leading eye care research, innovation, education, and outreach.

Refocus is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.