Clinical Scribe

Midwest Vision Partners • Orion Charter Township, MI

12d

About The Position

As an Ophthalmic Scribe, you work alongside a physician, documenting in the patient chart and assisting with minor in-office procedures. The role includes patient intake and eye testing, detailed electronic medical record documentation, physician assistance, and patient education. The position is described as entry level, typically requiring 0–3 years of experience.

The schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 7:55 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Friday, 7:55 a.m.–4 p.m.

Midwest Vision Partners was founded in 2019 in partnership with Alpine Investors. Headquartered in Chicago, the organization supports ophthalmologists and optometrists so they can focus on improving patients’ vision. Its network includes 16 practices, 125 physicians, roughly 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 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 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 eyeglass prescriptions using automated lensometry.
• Prepare exam rooms for treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Stay current with technologies and medications and answer general patient questions.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Seven company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Uniform reimbursement.
• Competitive wages.
• Inspirational culture.

What This Job Offers

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