Optometric Scribe

Bridgeview Eye Partners • Kokomo, IN

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About The Position

At Midwest Eye Consultants, the Optometric Scribe supports physicians in the clinic setting and helps provide a positive patient experience through compassionate care and the use of eye-health technology. The Scribe transcribes appropriate information into the patient medical record during examinations to optimize the doctor's time with patients. The role also supports technicians with administrative and clinical functions, including collecting patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, and preparing exam rooms. No prior experience is required; dedicated trainers support employees as they learn the position.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Proficiency with EHR systems, including exceptional keyboarding skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Efficient and accurate work.
• Ability to gain knowledge and skills on the job or through educational courses.
• Strong commitment to helping people.
• Polite, professional, and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and promote a team environment.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods and perform the physical activities of stooping, grasping, lifting, talking, and hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds regularly from floor to waist, 5 pounds from waist to shoulder, and 5 pounds from shoulder to overhead.
• Visual acuity sufficient to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in optometry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter information into the EHR as dictated by the doctor during examinations.
• Assist optometrists and ophthalmologists with patient procedures.
• Escort patients to Optical, introduce them to the Optician, and reiterate the doctor's recommendations.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow, communicating delays appropriately.
• Prepare exam rooms by cleaning instruments and maintaining medication and supply inventory.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment for patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as determined by leadership.
• Depending on patient volume and flow, prepare patients for eye examinations and vision therapy, and instruct patients about medications, tests, and procedures.
• Depending on patient volume and flow, perform vision and diagnostic tests and collect patient medical histories for entry into the EHR.
• Depending on patient volume and flow, help answer phones, schedule appointments, maintain doctors' appointment books, and complete recalls.
• Travel occasionally to support other offices when requested.

Benefits

• Starting wage of $15–$18, based on knowledge, skills, and experience.
• 6.5 paid holidays per year plus 2 floating holidays.
• Approximately 8 days of PTO within the first year.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Company-paid certification program with opportunities for growth and wage increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED