Clinical Scribe I

Midwest Vision Partners • Fairlawn, OH

17d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Ophthalmic Scribe, you will work alongside a physician, documenting in the patient's chart and assisting with minor in-office procedures. The role includes supporting patient examinations, performing ophthalmic tests and measurements, preparing exam rooms, and helping patients understand care instructions. The position requires travel to the Akron Fairlawn, Stow, and Kent offices. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with rotating Tuesday late shifts until 8:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Efficient computer skills and ability to type at least 40 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a Medical Scribe.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Bring patients to and from exam rooms.
• Document patient workups and OD/MD comments in the patient's electronic medical record.
• Complete patient encounter forms based on the determined diagnosis.
• Apply eye drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Provide chair-side physician assistance and administer treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician.
• Review care instructions with patients.
• Complete detailed patient histories, including past medical history, family medical history, and chief complaint.
• Check visual acuity, including far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Examine eyes for abnormalities.
• Perform tests and measurements, including A-scans, B-scans, fundus photography, corneal topography, HRTII, and pachymetry.
• Measure intraocular pressure.
• Read patients' eyeglass prescriptions using automated lensometry.
• Prepare exam rooms for treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications.
• Stay current with technologies and medications and answer general patient questions.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) program.
• Seven company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Uniform reimbursement.
• Inspirational culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED