Primary Care Scribe

Bridgeview Eye Partners • Peru, IN

2d • $15 - $18

About The Position

Midwest Eye Consultants is seeking a Scribe to support doctors and technicians in providing eye health care. The Scribe transcribes appropriate information into the patient medical record during exams to help optimize the doctor's time with patients. The role also includes administrative and clinical support, such as obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, and preparing exam rooms.

Previous experience is welcome but not required. The company provides training and seeks candidates with an energetic personality and willingness to learn. Occasional travel to support other offices may be requested.

Requirements

• An energetic personality and willingness to learn.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods and perform stooping, grasping, lifting, talking, and hearing activities.
• 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 is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter information into the EHR as dictated by the doctor during exams.
• 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 throughout the office, communicating delays appropriately.
• Prepare exam rooms by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and inviting environment for patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead and doctors.
• Prepare patients for eye examinations and vision therapy, and confidentially instruct patients about medications, tests, and procedures, as needed based on patient volume or flow.
• Perform various vision and diagnostic tests, as needed.
• Collect patient medical history and enter data into the EHR, as needed.
• Assist with telephone calls, appointment scheduling, maintaining doctors' appointment books, and completing recalls, as needed.

Benefits

• Starting wage of $15–$18 per hour, based on previous 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, and a 401(k).
• Growth opportunities and wage increases through a company-paid certification program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed