Ophthalmic Scribe - Medical Assistant - Training provided! No weekends, full benefits!

Retina Institute of Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package - Medical,Vision

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Optical Education Reimbursement

Competitive Base Pay

Job summary

Retina Institute of Virginia LLC in Richmond is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to document patient visits and manage EMR workflows. The role supports physicians by ensuring accurate coding and efficient patient care in Ophthalmology.

The position requires travel to all RIV locations, with mileage and travel time paid. Pay ranges from $18 to $25 per hour, depending on experience. Office duties include charting, data entry, and coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology knowledge and accepted abbreviations.
• Efficient EMR use and accurate record-keeping.
• Strong typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team.
• Organizational skills to track patient care and improve flow.
• HIPAA confidentiality compliance.
• Energetic and empathetic with patients; positive rapport with staff.
• Flexibility in job assignments.

Responsibilities

• Document medical visits and procedures in real time.
• Manage the EMR for patient records.
• Input ICD-9 codes into the EMR system.
• Ensure correct procedure coding and charges for all patients.
• Travel between offices to support coverage.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Assist with testing and maintain clinic flow.
• Maintains discretion to not distract medical staff from patient care.
• Demonstrates strong organization and attention to detail.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

Typing skills

Oral communication

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Microsoft Office

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience

Tools

EMR system

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Company: Retina Institute of Virginia
Job Title: Ophthalmic Scribe
Department: Ophthalmology
Reports To: Clinic Supervisor
Location: This position is located in Richmond and requires travel to all RIV locations. We pay mileage and time worked for travel! Travel is paid time!
Pay: $18-25 DOE

SUMMARY

The primary goal of a Scribe is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Physician they are working for. This employee allows the Doctor to focus on what is most important, the patient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician.
• Responsible for the operation of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) of patients.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD-9 codes) when inputting into the EMR system.
• Ensure that accurate procedure coding/charges for all procedures/drugs for all patients and correct diagnosis codes are used.
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Help with testing and keep rooms filled to maintain flow of the clinic.
• Must be discreet, tactful, and modest in performance of the duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.
• Good judgment, organization ability, attention to detail, and ability to be self-motivated are especially important.
• Must be willing to travel between offices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.
• Efficient in using EMR and ability to accurately record information.
• Good typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills.
• Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
• Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients.
• Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees.
• Cooperates with supervisory staff and Physicians.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) certification is preferred, but not required.

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Requires proficient keyboarding skills, use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and image management system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires a varietyphysicalactivities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.