Clinical Scribe

Midwest Vision Partners • Bloomfield Hills, MI

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About The Position

As an Ophthalmic Scribe, you work alongside a physician, documenting the visit in the patient's chart and assisting with minor in-office procedures. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role is entry level, typically requiring 0–3 years of experience.

Midwest Vision Partners supports ophthalmologists and optometrists so they can focus on improving patients' vision. The organization describes its mission as providing world-class support and its goal as becoming the premier eyecare provider in the Midwest through collaboration and excellence. 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.
• 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 examination 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 assistance to physicians and administer treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician.
• Review care instructions with patients.
• Obtain 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 for glaucoma testing.
• Read eyeglass prescriptions using automated lensometry.
• Prepare examination 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 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.
• Inspirational culture.

What This Job Offers

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