Medical Scribe - Paid training! No weekends, paid local travel
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Scribe supports physician efficiency and productivity by documenting patient visits and procedures as they occur, allowing the physician to focus on patient care. The position is based in Hampton, Virginia, and requires travel to offices in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach; mileage is paid. The role uses electronic medical records and image management systems to record patient information, support accurate procedure and diagnosis coding, and help maintain clinic flow. The scribe may assist with testing, prepare exam rooms, and perform other assigned duties. The position requires discretion, attention to detail, organization, flexibility, and effective collaboration with physicians and other healthcare team members.
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 using EMR systems and ability to accurately record information.
- 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 improving patient flow.
- Compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
- Ability to provide excellent patient care and interact with patients in an energetic and empathetic manner.
- Positive rapport with fellow employees and cooperation with supervisory staff and physicians.
- Flexibility in job assignments.
- Proficient keyboarding and use of electronic medical record and image management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC).
Responsibilities
- Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are performed by the physician.
- Operate and maintain patients’ electronic medical records.
- 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 and tactfully without 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 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
