Ophthalmic Scribe / Medical Scribe - Gap year students welcome! No weekends, paid local travel
Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Hampton, VA
•$18 - $21•Onsite
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Scribe supports a physician by improving efficiency and productivity, allowing the physician to focus on patient care. The role is based in Hampton, Virginia, and requires travel to offices in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach; mileage is paid. Starting pay is $18–$21 per hour, depending on experience. Gap-year students are welcome. The position is with Virginia Eye Consultants, a company of EyeCare Partners, and reports to the Clinic Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.
- Proficiency with EMR use and ability to record information accurately.
- Good typing, spelling, grammar, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple members of a health care team.
- Organizational skills, including tracking patient care and supporting improved patient flow.
- Compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
- Excellent patient care skills; energetic and empathetic approach with patients.
- Positive rapport with fellow employees; cooperation with supervisory staff and physicians.
- Flexibility in job assignments.
- Proficient keyboarding skills and ability to use an EMR and image management system.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; computer proficiency and ability to learn new applications quickly.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; fine motor use of hands; and visual and auditory acuity.
Nice To Haves
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC); preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as the physician performs them.
- Operate and maintain patients’ electronic medical records (EMR).
- Apply a basic understanding of examination and procedure codes when entering information into the EMR.
- Ensure accurate procedure coding and charges for procedures and drugs, and use correct diagnosis codes.
- Anticipate physician needs to facilitate clinic flow.
- Open and close examination rooms as needed.
- Assist with testing and keep rooms filled to maintain clinic flow.
- Perform duties discreetly, tactfully, and modestly to avoid distracting medical staff from patient care.
- Travel between offices as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid maternity leave.
- Optical education reimbursement.
- Competitive base pay.
- Paid mileage for required travel between offices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
