Primary Care Scribe

Bridgeview Eye Partners • Peru, IN

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About The Position

Midwest Eye Consultants is seeking a Scribe to support doctors and technicians in delivering eye health care. The Scribe transcribes appropriate information into the patient medical record during examinations to help optimize the doctor’s time with patients. The role also supports administrative and clinical operations, including taking patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, and preparing examination rooms. Previous experience is not required; the company provides training for candidates who are energetic and willing to learn. Occasional travel to support other offices may be requested.

Requirements

• Energetic personality and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform the stated physical activities and light-work requirements, including lifting up to 15 pounds regularly from floor to waist, 5 pounds from waist to shoulder, and 5 pounds from shoulder overhead.
• Visual acuity sufficient to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods and to stoop, grasp, talk, and hear.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter information into the electronic health record (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 examination 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 doctor(s).
• Depending on patient volume and flow, prepare patients for eye examinations and vision therapy and instruct them about medications, tests, and procedures.
• Depending on patient volume and flow, perform vision and diagnostic tests.
• Depending on patient volume and flow, collect patient medical history and enter data into the EHR.
• Depending on patient volume and flow, assist with telephone calls, appointment scheduling, appointment books, and recalls.

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, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
• Growth and wage increases through a company-paid certification program.

What This Job Offers

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