Scribe

Bridgeview Eye Partners • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

5d

About The Position

At Davis Eye Center, the Scribe supports the physician in the clinic setting and helps optimize the doctor’s time with patients by entering appropriate information into the patient medical record during exams. The role also assists technicians with administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, and preparing exam rooms. Trainers are available to help new employees learn the position; prior experience is not required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Proficiency in EHR systems, including exceptional keyboarding skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to produce efficient and accurate work.
• Ability to acquire 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, accomplish projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods; stoop, grasp, lift, talk, and hear.
• 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 electronic health record 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, communicating delays appropriately.
• Prepare exam rooms by cleaning instruments and maintaining medication and supply inventory.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and inviting environment for patients and staff.
• Depending on patient volume and flow, prepare patients for eye examinations and vision therapy and instruct them about medications, tests, and procedures.
• Perform various vision and diagnostic tests.
• Collect patient medical histories and enter data into the EHR.
• Assist with telephone calls, appointment scheduling, maintaining doctors’ appointment books, and completing recalls.
• Travel occasionally to support other offices when requested.
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as determined by leadership.

Benefits

• 6.5 paid holidays per year plus 2 floating holidays.
• PTO after the first 60 days of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Company-paid certification program offering opportunities for growth and wage increases.

What This Job Offers

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