Ophthalmic Scribe - Training provided! No weekends, paid local travel

Virginia Eye Consultants; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; 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

Virginia Eye Consultants in Suffolk, VA seeks an Ophthalmic Scribe to document visits, manage EMR, and support physicians across multiple offices. The role requires travel to Norfolk, Hampton, and Virginia Beach, with mileage reimbursement and starting pay of $18-21 per hour DOE.

The Scribe will assist in keeping the clinic efficient, maintain accuracy in coding and documentation, and ensure HIPAA compliance while providing empathetic patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and common abbreviations.
• Efficient in using EMR and accurately recording information.
• Strong typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills.
• Good communication and coordination with health-care team.
• Organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and flow.
• HIPAA confidentiality standards compliance.
• Energetic and empathetic patient care.
• Positive rapport with coworkers.
• Cooperate with supervisory staff and physicians.
• Flexible in job assignments.

Responsibilities

• Document medical visits and procedures as performed.
• Manage Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for patients.
• Understand ICD-9 codes when inputting into EMR.
• Ensure accurate procedure coding and charges for all patients.
• Anticipate physician needs to facilitate clinic flow.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Assist with testing and maintain room flow.
• Be discreet and professional to avoid distracting staff.
• Travel between offices as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR documentation

Typing speed

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Organization

Travel between offices

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience or training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Company: Virginia Eye Consultants
Job Title: Ophthalmic Scribe
Department: Ophthalmology
Reports To: Clinic Supervisor
Location: This position is located in Suffolk, VA and requires travel to Norfolk, Hampton, and Virginia Beach. WE PAY MILEAGE!

Pay: Starting pay is $18-21/hr 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.