Ophthalmic Scribe I — Entry-Level Eye Care Documentation

Northeast-Ohio-Eye-Surgeons; Franklin Township (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, life and disability (

401(k) retirement plan with company 75

Paid time off

Job summary

Midwest Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to assist physicians by dictating into patient charts and supporting minor in-office procedures. You will travel to Kent (main), Akron Fairlawn, and Stow as needed, and schedule includes four days a week with a rotating Tuesday shift.

You will escort patients, document encounters, perform tests, and ensure accurate charting in the EMR while maintaining patient confidentiality and following HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Efficient computer skills and ability to type 40+ words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Bring patients to and from exam rooms.
• Document patient work ups and OD/MD comments in the EMR.
• Complete patient encounter forms based on diagnosis.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Provide chair-side physician assistance and administer treatment as allowed.
• Review care instructions with patients.
• Complete detailed patient history (PMH, family history, chief complaint).
• Check visual acuity and perform eye exams.
• Perform tests: A-scans, B-scans, fundus photography, corneal topography, HRTII, pachymetry.
• Measure intraocular pressure (glaucoma test).
• Read eyeglass prescriptions with lensometry.
• Prepare exam rooms for treatment.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Medical Scribe

EMR Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Midwest Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to assist physicians by dictating into patient charts and supporting minor in-office procedures. You will travel to Kent (main), Akron Fairlawn, and Stow as needed, and schedule includes four days a week with a rotating Tuesday shift.

You will escort patients, document encounters, perform tests, and ensure accurate charting in the EMR while maintaining patient confidentiality and following HIPAA regulations.