Scribe - OD

American Vision Partners; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Continuing education funds

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks a Scribe to document information into the Electronic Health Record, gather medical information from patients, perform preliminary tests, and support providers to deliver high-quality eye care and a superior patient experience. You will review visit details, assist with pretests such as tonometry and refractions, and help manage clinic flow.

A high school diploma is required; COA/COT preferred; ophthalmology experience is a plus; strong computer and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• COA, COT preferred
• Ophthalmology experience is a plus
• General knowledge of clinical and surgical procedure requirements
• Strong computer skills
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule 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

Communication skills

EHR data entry

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

COA certification

COT certification

Tools

EHR system

Erx system

Job description

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

Overview

As a Scribe, you will work with our providers by documenting information into Electronic Health Record and gather important medical information from the patient, perform preliminary tests, and gather measurements while providing highest quality of care and an exceptional patient experience.

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• COA, COT preferred
• Ophthalmology experience is a plus
• General knowledge of clinical and surgical procedure requirements
• Strong computer skills
• Detailed oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule working Monday through Friday

Benefits & Perks

• Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!