Clinical Scribe

Midwest Vision Partners • Orion Twp, MI

11d

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 schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 7:55 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; and Friday, 7:55 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

The role includes bringing patients to and from exam rooms, documenting patient workups and physician comments in the electronic medical record, completing encounter forms, applying eye drops, assisting the physician with treatments, reviewing care instructions with patients, and recording detailed patient histories. You will also perform visual acuity and other eye tests, examine eyes for abnormalities, measure intraocular pressure, prepare exam rooms, and maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA regulations.

The position requires basic knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications, along with the ability to stay current on technologies and medications and answer general patient questions. Midwest Vision Partners describes itself as a collaborative eye-care organization supporting ophthalmologists and optometrists across the Midwest.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Efficient computer skills.
• 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.
• The posting characterizes the position as entry level and states that typical experience is 0–3 years.

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 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 acuity, 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.
• 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.
• Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program.
• Seven company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Uniform reimbursement.
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose, and Progress.
• Inspirational culture.

What This Job Offers

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