Ophthalmic Scribe - Fast-Paced Medical Docs & Growth

Icarespecialists; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent comprehensive benefits

401(K)

Significant eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

Career growth and development

PTO and holidays off

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking a detail-oriented Ophthalmic Scribe to support patient visits and ensure efficient clinical workflow. The role focuses on documenting visits, coordinating referrals, and preparing letters with precision in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Candidates with ophthalmic experience or scribe background are preferred. Training on-the-job is possible, and the team values accuracy, confidentiality, and clear communication with patients and physicians.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Be highly organized and able to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities in an efficient manner with a high level of quality and energy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential employee and company information.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
• Apply exceptional communication skills to interact with patients and schedule appointments and surgeries.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook)
• One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or completion of on-the-job training upon hiring.
• Experience as a scribe is preferred.
• Experience as an ophthalmic technician is a PLUS!

Responsibilities

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, and other procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
• Prepare referral letters as directed by the physician, via dictation or summary of the medical record; Ensure that letters are prepared to all physicians involved in a patient’s care, and with all copies of pertinent reports or tests attached. Research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and other clerical tasks as assigned.
• Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests. Provide necessary patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
• Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking a detail-oriented Ophthalmic Scribe to support patient visits and ensure efficient clinical workflow. The role focuses on documenting visits, coordinating referrals, and preparing letters with precision in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Candidates with ophthalmic experience or scribe background are preferred. Training on-the-job is possible, and the team values accuracy, confidentiality, and clear communication with patients and physicians.