Ophthalmic Scribe I

Atlantic Vision Partners; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends

Paid uniforms

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Referral bonus opportunities

Discount on designer eyewear

Paid certified accreditation program

Job summary

Atlantic Vision Partners seeks an Ophthalmic Scribe to collaborate with ophthalmologists and optometrists, documenting patient history and assisting in care-pathing across our clinics. Travel to various offices is required, with on-site training and paid certifications for growth.

Responsibilities include chart audits, patient services, and medication refills, using EMR systems and lensometer tools as directed by physicians.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to multiple offices as required.
• Billing & coding certification within 1–2 years of entering the role.
• OSC certification within 1 year of entering the role.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history
• Follow AVP care-pathing model
• Determine visual acuity
• Understand routine and basic medical ICD-10 codes
• Understand routine insurance plans
• Use lensometer (manual and auto)
• Stock rooms
• Understand scheduling
• Complete monthly chart audits
• Handle medication refills
• Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions as ordered
• Enter data into EMR and provide patient services

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred)

Billing & coding certification

OSC certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Atlantic Vision Partners Way

At Atlantic Vision Partners, we want our employees to love coming to work and doing what they love – helping our patients see more clearly. We provide our employees with continued support through:

• On‑site training
• Unlimited career‑growth opportunities within our 45 clinics in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee
• Paid certified accreditation programs
• Unmatched resources like in‑house tools to help serve our patients

Description

As an Ophthalmic Scribe, you will collaborate closely with our ophthalmologists and optometrists to provide high‑quality direct patient care. Atlantic Vision Partners invests in employees by providing on‑site training and paid certifications for continued growth.

What You’ll Do

• Obtain and document patient history
• Follow AVP care‑pathing model
• Determine visual acuity
• Understand routine and basic medical ICD‑10 codes
• Understand routine insurance plans
• Use lensometer (manual and auto)
• Responsible for stocking rooms
• Understand scheduling
• Complete monthly chart audits
• Responsible for medication refills
• Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
• Perform office duties and clinical tasks – entering data into EMR, providing patient services

Requirements

• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations
• Attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to seek instruction in areas where you are not knowledgeable
• Ability to recognize inconsistencies
• High school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred)
• Billing & coding certification required within 1–2 years of being in the role
• OSC certification required within 1 year of being in the role
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position, including the use of power hand tools and lifting a minimum of 70 lbs
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for ambulatory surgery centers only)

Benefits & Perks

• No nights or weekends – work/life balance
• Paid uniforms
• Paid vacation and holidays (plus two floating holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Discount on designer eyewear
• Paid certified accreditation program

Full‑time employees receive medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, long‑term disability, and life insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to twenty‑five pounds of force occasionally or negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal or extensive reading.
• Must be able to remain stationary for prolonged periods.

Cognitive Requirements

• Executes tasks independently.
• Learns and memorizes tasks.
• Maintains concentration and focus on tasks.
• Performs tasks in a demanding environment requiring multitasking and prioritizing work.
• Must be comfortable working and interacting with large groups of people daily.

Compliance

Compliance training and testing are required annually and as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Atlantic Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation

Wage transparency pay range: $16/hr – $19/hr. Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, existing certifications, skills, internal equity, and business needs.