Westchester Ophthalmic Scribe

Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York (VRMNY) is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe for our growing Westchester team. You will help with medical documentation, data collection for quality initiatives, and accurate real-time charting during physician visits in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

The ideal candidate is compliant, innovative, and motivated to expand knowledge while building relationships with patients and physicians at VRMNY, a trusted eye care leader in the New York area.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and medical terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn ophthalmic testing and basic patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all legal and ethical requirements for medical documentation.
• Document visits and procedures as performed by the physician accurately.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist during physician exams.
• Perform clerical tasks such as faxing, phone calls, and referral letters.

Skills

EMR

Medical Terminology

Strong communication

HVF

Lensometry

Tonometry

Visual Fields

Slit Lamp Microscopy

Basic patient work ups

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in Retina? Are you ready to be part of our team of champions? If so, we are looking for a passionate Ophthalmic Scribe to join our growing Westchester team at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York (VRMNY). If you are strong in compliance, looking to expand your knowledge, gain valuable experience, and build meaningful relationships, I invite you to join our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is innovative and motivated, who enjoys a fast paced work environment that thrives on passion.

About VRMNY

The most trained and awarded ophthalmologists and retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally-renowned leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases, who work together as a team to provide efficient and effective patient service. As leading eye doctors and the best-rated retina specialists, we believe in the highest level of patient care. We serve as the largest retina practice in the New York Metropolitan area conveniently located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester. VRMNY is full of opportunity, excitement, strong minds, and great people. If you’re looking for a collaborative, people-centric environment where you can make a difference in the lives of others, you’ll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all legal and ethical requirements for medical documentation. Alert physician when medical record is incomplete or medical documentation contains mistakes or inconsistencies
• Collect, organize, and catalog data for physician quality reporting systems and other quality initiatives to increase patient compliance and improve outcomes
• Document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician accurately and thoroughly
• Prepare exam rooms and assist during physician exam
• Perform clerical tasks as needed by the physician including faxing, phone calls, and referral letters

Skills/Specialties Include

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Medical Terminology, Strong written and verbal communication
• Experience or willingness to learn HVF, Lensometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Slit Lamp Microscopy, and basic patient work ups
• Working knowledge of the eye anatomy, disease, and ocular medications

Medical specialties

• Ophthalmology

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday to Friday

Salary

$23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location

• Westchester