Medical Scribe - Ophthalmology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Medical Scribe / Physician Extender supports ophthalmology physicians in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care. The role assists with clinical documentation, patient-flow coordination, schedule accuracy, and daily clinic operations, serving as a liaison between the physician, clinical team, and administrative staff to improve provider efficiency and the patient experience and to maintain accurate, complete medical records. This is a PRN position scheduled for 16 hours per week on the day shift. The position requires a high school degree or equivalent; no work experience is required. Preferred skills include strong computer and typing abilities, verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to document care as directed by a provider while following applicable documentation guidelines.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
No work experience required.

Nice To Haves

Excellent computer and typing skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail.
Ability to document patient care as dictated by a provider in a clear manner while following local, state, and federal documentation guidelines.

Responsibilities

Accurately document patient histories, review of systems, examination findings, assessments, and treatment plans as directed by the physician.
Prepare and update electronic health records in real time during patient encounters, and review charts for completeness, accuracy, and consistency before and after visits.
Anticipate physician needs and proactively prepare for upcoming patient encounters.
Pre-chart patient records, including histories, medications, allergies, prior testing, and relevant clinical documentation; gather and organize information for physician review.
Assist with patient histories, medication reconciliation, and other intake information as permitted by training, office policy, and applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
Assist with diagnostic testing, referrals, follow-up appointments, and pending clinical tasks.
Review provider schedules in advance for appointment accuracy, completeness, visit type, provider, duration, location, and supporting resources.
Identify scheduling discrepancies such as duplicates, incorrect visit classifications, gaps, overbooking, missing information, authorization concerns, or incomplete prerequisites; flag them for timely resolution.
Communicate anticipated workflow challenges to appropriate team members and update appointments, cancellations, rescheduling, and follow-up scheduling as needed, documenting changes.
Coordinate patient follow-up appointments to support continuity of care and timely follow-up.
Prepare surgical posting slips that communicate procedure details and support accurate operating-room scheduling.
Assist with in-office procedures by coordinating patient preparation, required documentation, and clinical-team support.
Provide patient education support and reinforce physician-provided instructions within authorized responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.