Ophthalmic Scribe / Medical Scribe - Gap year students welcome! No weekends, paid local travel
About The Position
Virginia Eye Consultants, part of EyeCare Partners, is hiring an Ophthalmic Scribe based in Hampton, Virginia, with travel to offices in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. Mileage is paid. The role’s primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the assigned Physician so the Physician can focus on patient care. Starting pay is $18–$21 per hour, depending on experience. The Scribe documents medical visits and procedures as they occur, operates the patient Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and supports accurate diagnosis and procedure coding. The role also helps facilitate clinic flow by anticipating Physician needs, opening and closing examination rooms, assisting with testing, and keeping rooms filled. The position requires discretion, attention to detail, sound judgment, organization, self-motivation, and willingness to travel between offices.
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 use and ability to accurately record information.
- Good typing, spelling, grammar, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team.
- Organizational skills, with a focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
- Compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
- Excellent patient care, with an energetic and empathetic approach to patients.
- Positive rapport with fellow employees.
- Cooperation with supervisory staff and Physicians.
- Flexibility in job assignment.
- 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 quickly learn new applications.
- Ability and willingness to travel between offices.
- Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are required, as are 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 performed by the Physician.
- Operate the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system for patients.
- 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.
- Help 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
- Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off
- 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
