Medical Scribe

Minnesota Eye Consultants • Blaine, MN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is seeking a full-time Medical Scribe for their Blaine clinic. The Scribe will assist Doctors of Ophthalmology and/or Optometry with patient exam documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), facilitate surgery and procedure scheduling, and schedule return appointments. This role partners with other clinic staff to ensure efficient clinic flow and quality patient care. The position requires travel to other MEC clinics as needed and involves working Monday-Friday with some Saturday mornings per month.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No previous experience required.
• Keyboarding and computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with EHR systems and ophthalmology/optometry experience preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.
• 1-2 years related experience in a medical office or equivalent education preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including contact lens template, procedure orders, e-prescribing medications and scheduling the return to clinic.
• Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed, including the creation of medication grids.
• Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
• Print and dispense glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions as directed.
• Review all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure chart documentation meets ICD-10 requirements.
• Obtain patient signature on consent documents for in lane procedures.
• Set up exam rooms per provider preference, keep exam rooms stocked and clean between patients; cleaned at end of each work day; assist in maintaining public spaces for professional appearance.
• Run EHR reports at end of clinic to ensure completion of patient documents.
• Partner with providers to prepare culture documents, ensure proper storage of specimens, contact lab for pickup and ensure specimen is in the lockbox for pick up.
• Attend trainings and stay current on requirements for Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures, HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information.
• Schedule return appointments and/or enter recalls in Electronic Practice Management (EPM) as ordered by the provider, including referrals to outside providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

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