Ophthalmology Medical Scribe — Fast-Paced Clinic & EMR

Northwest Eye Clinic; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northwest Eye Clinic in Golden Valley, MN, is hiring a Medical Scribe to assist Ophthalmology/Optometry in documenting patient exams in EMR and ensuring proper billing documentation. You will support efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Starting pay is $18.50-21.00/hour, with travel to multiple Northwest Eye locations as needed. The role emphasizes accurate charting, patient education, and collaboration with clinicians to maintain HIPAA and ICD-10 standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Great experience for future medical students.
• One year experience within direct patient care or as a scribe in a medical setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills and high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including contact lens template, procedure orders, e-prescribing medications and scheduling the return to clinic.
• Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed.
• Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
• Print and dispense glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions as directed.
• Review all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure chart documentation meets ICD-10 requirements.
• Obtain patient signature on consent documents for in lane procedures.
• Set up exam rooms per provider preference, keep exam rooms stocked and clean between patients; cleaned at end of each workday; assist in maintaining public spaces for professional appearance.
• Attend trainings and stay current on requirements for Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures, HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information.
• Schedule return appointments and/or enter recalls in Electronic Practice Management (EPM) as ordered by the provider, including referrals to outside providers
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Scribe experience

Strong communication skills

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwest Eye Clinic in Golden Valley, MN, is hiring a Medical Scribe to assist Ophthalmology/Optometry in documenting patient exams in EMR and ensuring proper billing documentation. You will support efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Starting pay is $18.50-21.00/hour, with travel to multiple Northwest Eye locations as needed. The role emphasizes accurate charting, patient education, and collaboration with clinicians to maintain HIPAA and ICD-10 standards.