Ophthalmic Scribe & Chair‑Side Assistant

EmergencyMD; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Robust benefits package (medical, dent

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO

7 company holidays

401(k) with company match

Uniform reimbursement

People, Passion, Purpose culture

Job summary

Midwest Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to support ophthalmologists with patient documentation and minor in-office procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting in Southfield, MI.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and strong computer skills with 40+ WPM typing. EMR experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred for this entry-level position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license to drive as needed.
• Typing 40+ WPM and solid computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Bring patients to and from exam rooms.
• Perform detailed documentation of patient workups in the EMR.
• Complete patient encounter forms based on diagnosis.
• Apply eye drops for anesthesia, dilation, or medications.
• Assist physician at chair-side and administer treatment as ordered.
• Review care instructions with patients.
• Record detailed patient history including medical history and chief complaint.
• Check visual acuity and perform standard eye tests.
• Examine eyes for abnormalities and perform tests (A-scan, B-scan, fundus photos, etc.).
• Prepare exam rooms for treatment and maintain HIPAA confidentiality.

Skills

Typing 40+ WPM

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Midwest Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to support ophthalmologists with patient documentation and minor in-office procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting in Southfield, MI.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and strong computer skills with 40+ WPM typing. EMR experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred for this entry-level position.