Primary Care Scribe

Bridgeview Eye Partners; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid holidays

PTO

Training program

Job summary

Midwest Eye Consultants is seeking a Scribe to join our team. The Scribe assists the doctor by transcribing data into the patient medical record during exams and supports the technician with administrative tasks.

No prior experience required; we offer an excellent training program. Starting wage 15-18 per hour, with holidays, PTO, and full benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Energetic personality and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Enter information into the EHR during the exam as dictated by the doctor.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Escort patients to Optical and introduce them to the Optician, reiterating doctor recommendations.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for patients and staff.
• Perform other duties as directed by the office manager or doctors.

Skills

EHR data entry

Medical transcription

Patient scheduling

Clinical support

Education

High School or higher

Job description

At Midwest Eye Consultants, we are always looking to the future and latest technology to ensure excellence in eye health care. Our goal is to recruit individuals that will lead, direct, encourage, and inspire in the work place. We also expect recruits to embrace the passion of helping others and bring a personal touch to each patient's experience.

We are looking for a SCRIBE to join our growing team!

The Scribe assists the doctor by transcribing appropriate data into the patient medical record during the patient exam in order to optimize the doctor's time with patients. This position will also assist the technician by performing various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, and preparing the exam room.

Previous experience is great but certainly not required. We have an excellent training program; therefore, with an energetic personality and willingness to learn we can provide you with the necessary skills to be a great Scribe.

What We Offer

• Starting wage of $15- $18 per hour based on previous experience
• 6.5 paid holidays per year + 2 floating holidays
• Approximately 8 days of PTO within first year
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k
• Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• During the exam, accurately enter information into EHR as dictated by the doctor.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Escort the patient to Optical and introduce to the Optician, reiterating the doctor's recommendations.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).

SUPPLEMENTARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare patients for eye examinations and vision therapy; confidentially instruct patients about medications, tests, and procedures.
• Perform various vision and diagnostic tests.
• Collect patient medical history and enter data into EHR.
• Assist with answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, and effectively maintaining appointment books for doctors, as well as assist in completing recalls.
• Occasional travel to support other offices may be requested.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (per ADA guidelines)

• Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs from shoulder to overhead.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Education

Required

High School or better.

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