Clinical Scribe I

Midwest Vision Partners • Stow, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Ophthalmic Scribe, you will work alongside physicians, documenting in patients’ charts and assisting with minor in-office procedures. The role involves patient workups, testing and measurements, eye care support, and patient education across the Stow, Kent, and Akron/Fairlawn offices. Reliable transportation is required to travel between these offices.

The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Standard hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, though end times may vary slightly based on patient care needs. Flexibility is needed for two extended clinic evenings per month: one Monday until 7:00 PM and one Tuesday until 8:00 PM.

Midwest Vision Partners provides support to ophthalmologists and optometrists so they can focus on improving patients’ vision. The organization’s network includes 16 practices, 125 physicians, approximately 1,500 employees, and more than 60 locations throughout the Midwest.

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 40 or more words per minute.
• Reliable transportation to travel between the Stow, Kent, and Akron/Fairlawn offices.

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 electronic medical record.
• Complete patient encounter forms based on the determined diagnosis.
• Apply 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 the latest 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