Ophthalmic Scribe / Medical Scribe - Gap year students welcome! No weekends, paid local travel
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Scribe supports physicians by increasing their efficiency and productivity, allowing them to focus on patient care. Based in Suffolk, Virginia, the position requires travel to offices in Norfolk, Hampton, and Virginia Beach; mileage is paid. Starting pay is $18–$21 per hour, depending on experience. The scribe documents medical visits and procedures as they are performed, operates the electronic medical record (EMR), and helps ensure accurate procedure and diagnosis coding. The role also supports clinic flow by anticipating physician needs, opening and closing exam rooms, and assisting with testing. The position requires discretion, attention to detail, organization, self-motivation, and effective collaboration with physicians and other healthcare team members. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ophthalmic Scribe Certification is preferred but not required. The role requires proficient keyboarding and computer skills, including experience with EMR and image management systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. No weekends are required.
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.
- Efficiency with EMR systems and ability to record information accurately.
- Good typing, spelling, grammar, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the healthcare team.
- Organizational skills, including tracking patient care and improving 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 and cooperation with supervisory staff and physicians.
- Flexibility in job assignments.
- Proficient keyboarding skills and ability to use EMR and image management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Computer proficiency and ability to learn new applications quickly.
- Ability and willingness to travel between offices.
- Ability to perform the stated physical activities and lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC).
Responsibilities
- Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as the physician performs them.
- Operate the electronic medical records (EMR) system for patients.
- Use an 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 exam rooms as needed.
- Assist with testing and keep rooms filled to maintain clinic flow.
- Perform duties discreetly and tactfully so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.
- Travel between offices.
- 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 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
