Ophthalmic Scribe / Medical Scribe - Gap year students welcome! No weekends, paid local travel
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Scribe supports the physician by increasing efficiency and productivity, allowing the doctor to focus on patient care. The role is based in Suffolk, Virginia, and requires travel to offices in Norfolk, Hampton, and Virginia Beach; mileage is paid. The scribe documents medical visits and procedures as they occur, operates the electronic medical record (EMR), and supports accurate diagnosis and procedure coding. The position also helps maintain clinic flow by anticipating physician needs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with testing. It requires discretion, attention to detail, organization, self-motivation, flexibility, and effective coordination with patients and the healthcare team.
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 systems and the ability to record information accurately.
- Good typing, spelling, grammar, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple members of the healthcare team.
- Organizational skills, including tracking patient care and supporting 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 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 travel between offices.
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 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 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 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 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
