Ophthalmology Scribe & EHR Coordinator

American Vision Partners; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

Continuing education funds

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking a Scribe to support our ophthalmology providers. You will document information into the EHR, obtain essential patient data, and aid in preliminary testing while delivering high‑quality care and a superior patient experience.

You will review orders, assist in scheduling, and help maintain smooth clinic flow. Strong computer skills, reliability, and clear communication are essential in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• COA and/or COT certification preferred.
• Ophthalmology experience is a plus.
• General knowledge of clinical and surgical procedure requirements.
• Strong computer skills are essential.
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule working Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Scribes for the provider by coding and documenting the dictated information into the patient’s electronic medical record (EHR).
• Reviews patient visit details and preliminary work‑up completed by Ophthalmic Technician to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to the provider exam.
• Fills patient rooms as needed.
• Reviews provider’s schedules to confirm patients are scheduled correctly.
• Ensures the patient’s visit flows smoothly with the provider in the appropriate amount of time.
• Generates medication prescriptions as directed from the provider through Erx.
• Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery.
• Performs pretests including Goldmann Tonometry, extra‑ocular muscle evaluation, confrontational visual fields, refractions, and lensometry as needed.
• Communicates any clinic flow concerns with facilitator and management.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Strong computer skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Verbal and written communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA

COT

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) is seeking a Scribe to support our ophthalmology providers. You will document information into the EHR, obtain essential patient data, and aid in preliminary testing while delivering high‑quality care and a superior patient experience.

You will review orders, assist in scheduling, and help maintain smooth clinic flow. Strong computer skills, reliability, and clear communication are essential in a fast‑paced environment.