Medical Scribe, Ophthalmology

About the role

The primary goal of a Scribe is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Physician they are working for, allowing the Doctor to focus on patient care. This position is based in Des Peres, MO (100% on‑site) with required travel to other locations in the St. Louis metro area as needed; mileage reimbursement is provided.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician.
• Responsible for the operation of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) of patients.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD‑9 codes) when inputting into the EMR system.
• Ensure that accurate procedure coding/charges for all procedures/drugs for all patients and correct diagnosis codes are used.
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Help with testing and keep rooms filled to maintain flow of the clinic.
• Must be discreet, tactful, and modest in performance of the duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.
• Good judgment, organization ability, attention to detail, and ability to be self‑motivated are especially important.
• Must be willing to travel between offices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum required: High school diploma or GED; one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) is preferred but not required. Physical requirements: frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), standing (50%), regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%); ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands essential; visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment—required 100% of the time; occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.
• Efficient in using EMR and ability to accurately record information.
• Good typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills.
• Communication skills and ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
• Provides excellent patient care