Ophthalmic Scribe: EHR Specialist & Patient Care

American Vision Partners; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks a Scribe to assist providers by documenting in the Electronic Health Record, gathering patient information, and performing basic tests and measurements to support efficient ophthalmology care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, strong computer skills, and excellent verbal and written communication. Ophthalmology experience is a plus; Monday through Friday scheduling keeps a steady on-site role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• COA/COT is preferred.
• Ophthalmology experience is a plus.
• General knowledge of clinical and surgical procedure requirements.
• Strong computer skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Scribes for the provider by coding and documenting the dictated information into the patient’s electronic medical record (EHR)
• Reviews patient visit details and preliminary work-up completed by Ophthalmic Technician to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to the provider exam
• Fills patient rooms as needed
• Reviews provider’s schedules to confirm patients are scheduled correctly
• Ensures the patient’s visit flows smoothly with the provider in the appropriate amount of time
• Generates medication prescriptions as directed from the provider through Erx
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery
• Performs pretests including Goldmann Tonometry, extra-ocular muscle evaluation, confrontational visual fields, refractions, and lensometry as needed
• Communicates any clinic flow concerns with facilitator and management

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Fast-paced environment

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA or COT preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Erx

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks a Scribe to assist providers by documenting in the Electronic Health Record, gathering patient information, and performing basic tests and measurements to support efficient ophthalmology care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, strong computer skills, and excellent verbal and written communication. Ophthalmology experience is a plus; Monday through Friday scheduling keeps a steady on-site role.